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 6861658 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 52854269 epoch_slot_no: 409469 block_no: 6861481 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 80504 time: 2022-02-09 15:29:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef73d70296880bedcb114ae2c7d6a76ffd3ef3ef6b2862651e83d65318d9968fBlock Operator
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