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 6858914 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52797010 epoch_slot_no: 352210 block_no: 6858737 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 42820 time: 2022-02-08 23:35:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea665bc42f73b0f41f918b2f0fdbd437e35cb6fbd9cdb348b6b6a1f4dd1fcf78Block Operator
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