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 6861257 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52846036 epoch_slot_no: 401236 block_no: 6861080 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 72144 time: 2022-02-09 13:12:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9dc1e4476c5362982c8d4b13b442ad317506721d22606a918d49a940d55b8dBlock Operator
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