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 6859411 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52807184 epoch_slot_no: 362384 block_no: 6859234 slot_leader_id: 6580563 size: 76702 time: 2022-02-09 02:24:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e7827234d845cb5def5b43dcd7ee20ce4a39bd5a2744af9a2a1b8bbce4b2b21Block Operator
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