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 6866100 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 52949274 epoch_slot_no: 72474 block_no: 6865923 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 36936 time: 2022-02-10 17:52:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98cc5ebe81dcecba904bc5157e5c8e4d4192e0cedc263ed4ab6c3ac1f95f96b2Block Operator
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