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 6859695 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 52813281 epoch_slot_no: 368481 block_no: 6859518 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 76725 time: 2022-02-09 04:06:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2ae7b1436912577a19ac44306dff93f04adae7dce15827b304fdc008d4fc32Block Operator
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