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 6863636 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 52897509 epoch_slot_no: 20709 block_no: 6863459 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 55006 time: 2022-02-10 03:30:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb95ec3ae7013c0b1f1ecf62c97ee453f34d84c6cdd3a519a7cc84847a0c87f84Block Operator
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