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 6863157 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 52886947 epoch_slot_no: 10147 block_no: 6862980 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 80159 time: 2022-02-10 00:33:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8afff7b9d33194031e5e098b88abc4137220bafac0e7fb187955b0189527c857Block Operator
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