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 6865466 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 52936008 epoch_slot_no: 59208 block_no: 6865289 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 80505 time: 2022-02-10 14:11:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcee38cd437ba1c41d796cac4ee7b7c5f4b0b5fdaf50dc2f931be5ffdd5a75687Block Operator
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