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 6859442 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52807903 epoch_slot_no: 363103 block_no: 6859265 slot_leader_id: 6038793 size: 51720 time: 2022-02-09 02:36:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08e81dd196188e5d4fd1b3c0dfb7e5bd9a69b099d9aeddeaf5e0e18b773b6595Block Operator
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