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 6860111 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 52821805 epoch_slot_no: 377005 block_no: 6859934 slot_leader_id: 5531472 size: 76365 time: 2022-02-09 06:28:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa876d317774c52a2289f535312800bceff0ceaedc5eb3eb00c03ede0c8ba7663Block Operator
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