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 6860242 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 52824561 epoch_slot_no: 379761 block_no: 6860065 slot_leader_id: 4592345 size: 79604 time: 2022-02-09 07:14:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6f3647932aa1e90c929661930e0bad01749c345c64e7088434a783a8b3d6720Block Operator
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