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 6860704 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 52833661 epoch_slot_no: 388861 block_no: 6860527 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 67743 time: 2022-02-09 09:45:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30398a332809b7eae4bb7b2871c7ea5ca5b96068dede68f7e7b24402dc5614c2Block Operator
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