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 6860446 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 52828493 epoch_slot_no: 383693 block_no: 6860269 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 60077 time: 2022-02-09 08:19:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf82fb8f43a11bb06f3db47820655d65dff6f45e8f46262bc80f2ac8cab89855Block Operator
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