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 6864348 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 52912515 epoch_slot_no: 35715 block_no: 6864171 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 62998 time: 2022-02-10 07:40:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x318d812d70bf368968c3fad96ee6973ac9b00aae0f509ecc8814e70fb9911130Block Operator
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