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 6861212 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 52845269 epoch_slot_no: 400469 block_no: 6861035 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 53814 time: 2022-02-09 12:59:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c75325461dbe9f1109a6209f8de0382a6ffb2b56b5c0e316521de307f9c16f1Block Operator
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