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 6861052 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 52841850 epoch_slot_no: 397050 block_no: 6860875 slot_leader_id: 4564695 size: 79518 time: 2022-02-09 12:02:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff8f21cb557b05421cb0c6775479b642da0e2ca43bf9ab9cd05cdb77e91596c7Block Operator
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