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 6862836 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 52880231 epoch_slot_no: 3431 block_no: 6862659 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 77706 time: 2022-02-09 22:42:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3c4c451a552d793ee0e026d5025cf12419460b8987ac963fac7c7da718536f7Block Operator
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