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 6861570 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 52852522 epoch_slot_no: 407722 block_no: 6861393 slot_leader_id: 6657980 size: 67590 time: 2022-02-09 15:00:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc49b1b5c01864a4d6f6ac294fab9329cea09b009633e4799533d3bb2c12a4555Block Operator
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