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 6863317 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 83 slot_no: 52890673 epoch_slot_no: 13873 block_no: 6863140 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 78946 time: 2022-02-10 01:36:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63abb6e62719db950c0eb50a8288a456af924d6edb7e491673ad5025e9bca869Block Operator
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