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 6866072 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 52948516 epoch_slot_no: 71716 block_no: 6865895 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 45089 time: 2022-02-10 17:40:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfafa58f719418a0a6ecf08eb3e62eb3a10e90c35689f2039b8f27c3aaf7fab5dBlock Operator
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