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 6861297 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 52846810 epoch_slot_no: 402010 block_no: 6861120 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 55371 time: 2022-02-09 13:25:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c9aa413ce0ce1add043cbe1aee53cec115dfdc9befcbfd379104f2fe64f9510Block Operator
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