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 6858974 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52798534 epoch_slot_no: 353734 block_no: 6858797 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 47527 time: 2022-02-09 00:00:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aa97bba2b6af3ceec1f7121834905fae060ef64b6b986d8b61205162c3e9881Block Operator
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