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 6863969 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 52904807 epoch_slot_no: 28007 block_no: 6863792 slot_leader_id: 5322044 size: 61353 time: 2022-02-10 05:31:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e71736648bea3d411bae8fd2d7143a5ec2e2b3c27ee14aea91a3345df5ad0daBlock Operator
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