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 6866046 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 52947939 epoch_slot_no: 71139 block_no: 6865869 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 72667 time: 2022-02-10 17:30:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f65eb0df1e53d7da18e56d9f7f30d8bdbf96f109f83cb94223cd9c3fd2802b6Block Operator
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