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 6864842 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 52923368 epoch_slot_no: 46568 block_no: 6864665 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 78999 time: 2022-02-10 10:40:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d9c44a00f286e5febaaebe1d30829fa94f254e420348c69689f1992471627aBlock Operator
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