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 6858389 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 52785799 epoch_slot_no: 340999 block_no: 6858212 slot_leader_id: 5529321 size: 80390 time: 2022-02-08 20:28:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71ea272fcee369927439711751c876eea52363d4b01fa53e85570d89502c51c7Block Operator
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