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 6861454 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 52850067 epoch_slot_no: 405267 block_no: 6861277 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 80313 time: 2022-02-09 14:19:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54d452d6c6d270f106df7d1cd6b6ac3199ff1edf922ffe1e81a2cb12f7704cd8Block Operator
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