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 6864554 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 52916973 epoch_slot_no: 40173 block_no: 6864377 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 79942 time: 2022-02-10 08:54:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ca0435596628a2f7ea1d9684b560961e466820bbec38c56259d4743d1bfe6fBlock Operator
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