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 6859099 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 52800869 epoch_slot_no: 356069 block_no: 6858922 slot_leader_id: 6544025 size: 43601 time: 2022-02-09 00:39:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc8639806cb1d6fdd6bdb0285eef8de449e6983989ba3eed41662f9c9143c139Block Operator
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