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 6861561 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 52852356 epoch_slot_no: 407556 block_no: 6861384 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 80093 time: 2022-02-09 14:57:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97c3d575617ca24453ad8664214bd108e952e8fb3a2a4861ac7be8dbd1dc9cf8Block Operator
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