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 6863268 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52889362 epoch_slot_no: 12562 block_no: 6863091 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 43845 time: 2022-02-10 01:14:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9b93d0ed019b4316e8c75f4c419716a888ec248747730c8f992b5a7335148e3Block Operator
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