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 6858552 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 52789307 epoch_slot_no: 344507 block_no: 6858375 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 65551 time: 2022-02-08 21:26:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399a1c5e6f37203c7cabbdb1dd841d31fd09e6184ea5ff49f0fe9d7ad4a1eb13Block Operator
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