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 6858741 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 52793362 epoch_slot_no: 348562 block_no: 6858564 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 40854 time: 2022-02-08 22:34:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb53e816125ffedcf1687e0f8e09632c7c9a23976b466a66cccb65404a0cf6a1Block Operator
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