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 6858703 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 72 slot_no: 52792460 epoch_slot_no: 347660 block_no: 6858526 slot_leader_id: 5534867 size: 75518 time: 2022-02-08 22:19:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5a7c388903a5a6dd236be839dc2f5e4afc658f564149cb2a224b9fecba3f79Block Operator
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