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 6865931 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 52945388 epoch_slot_no: 68588 block_no: 6865754 slot_leader_id: 6618191 size: 62428 time: 2022-02-10 16:47:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x724df07d3cc5c1397aa76c5d7a3767601869d609efb7cc6d820770d52da570ceBlock Operator
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