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 6860738 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 52834489 epoch_slot_no: 389689 block_no: 6860561 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 36385 time: 2022-02-09 09:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae5407033d72bfb190c6b02d5dc841d843be014221c3fca9410fe879bb24953Block Operator
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