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 6862558 Details
Epoch: 319 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 52874049 epoch_slot_no: 429249 block_no: 6862381 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 80255 time: 2022-02-09 20:59:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8562d2a24c8493bd4da6ab338d964edcb80b15c32f63365e6e7c5bb03e180772Block Operator
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