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 6863718 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 52899297 epoch_slot_no: 22497 block_no: 6863541 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 78899 time: 2022-02-10 03:59:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e99ab473de53412a4d93f990edabe29d5abdb655b2d300cf9bfaa32be77c2fBlock Operator
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