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 6859877 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52817286 epoch_slot_no: 372486 block_no: 6859700 slot_leader_id: 6041091 size: 70152 time: 2022-02-09 05:12:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacc26bbb906121dfa1b84e2937b4983b3dbea2d2caee7701a4f5696fe13fcaedBlock Operator
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