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 6866036 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 52947725 epoch_slot_no: 70925 block_no: 6865859 slot_leader_id: 6847501 size: 80186 time: 2022-02-10 17:26:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60938f3397c185bc4a3b7fa4e48a4f3340738e0fa1322ac47acc17bc15bf272cBlock Operator
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