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 6859892 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52817517 epoch_slot_no: 372717 block_no: 6859715 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 63585 time: 2022-02-09 05:16:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4d9d5e03d2e3dbe4aaaa05cb4a7d9f4b1277a087fa6ecd892207747099a2152Block Operator
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