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 6860374 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52827070 epoch_slot_no: 382270 block_no: 6860197 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 75636 time: 2022-02-09 07:56:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3703eeb9cb94a5408e65cafe81ee670e14b17888b2e1615d3fb0c678961e91baBlock Operator
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