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 6859366 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 52806529 epoch_slot_no: 361729 block_no: 6859189 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 75891 time: 2022-02-09 02:13:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cf635e2a5f801e9ab3b4bbfe1fe7cfb707af650b1e2d36d9382d462833ee09dBlock Operator
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