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 6860317 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 52825825 epoch_slot_no: 381025 block_no: 6860140 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 55150 time: 2022-02-09 07:35:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a3a2e6e0b2ed7a73f31c3bb5020324ef91ca5434fddbdd97154d7c22707049Block Operator
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