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 6863014 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 52884296 epoch_slot_no: 7496 block_no: 6862837 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 80463 time: 2022-02-09 23:49:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda726edb16bc7f3420c2b2f011f7a220f61fa47612107110be4c9f1532645905Block Operator
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