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 6859846 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 52816580 epoch_slot_no: 371780 block_no: 6859669 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 51836 time: 2022-02-09 05:01:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ddc9b43a5d0427d8553cb8bef6714fb98255276a2b01a1621b7a95bd2c4a49eBlock Operator
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