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 6860896 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52838238 epoch_slot_no: 393438 block_no: 6860719 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 76159 time: 2022-02-09 11:02:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e12551a5324443049959a9ae83808850f27c35e018e52822a24faaf4d8a7b3aBlock Operator
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