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 6858706 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 52792570 epoch_slot_no: 347770 block_no: 6858529 slot_leader_id: 6761625 size: 76412 time: 2022-02-08 22:21:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d7c31d49526aa24417328164a473a37942a433fcd0c8a8758bd103b630ef886Block Operator
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