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 6859696 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52813295 epoch_slot_no: 368495 block_no: 6859519 slot_leader_id: 6006874 size: 71114 time: 2022-02-09 04:06:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92424e75c166b541799c61fccf47de9ef31bee66aaadfa8acc0596f2496c6172Block Operator
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