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 6858371 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 52785457 epoch_slot_no: 340657 block_no: 6858194 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 80191 time: 2022-02-08 20:22:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe608b968576ede0b3080cbe1718d702af608cfef01f17a2dd48c979b37ac87ceBlock Operator
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