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 6862029 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 52862233 epoch_slot_no: 417433 block_no: 6861852 slot_leader_id: 6096969 size: 80278 time: 2022-02-09 17:42:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e2da1264b286933ca0a88c55e2e7024bd1e426b8f4cd16f507431928f07643Block Operator
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