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 6863842 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52901983 epoch_slot_no: 25183 block_no: 6863665 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 78627 time: 2022-02-10 04:44:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153a034924b3603d19ad82f02538210dacc2b8e3bd0d89c0a82b51c900566daeBlock Operator
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