A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6858363 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 102 slot_no: 52785288 epoch_slot_no: 340488 block_no: 6858186 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 80198 time: 2022-02-08 20:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a5cc3eb7867133bebf8ecd96de55c042a56e1e146d6494f3040200a4da79ddBlock Operator
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