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 6866268 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 64 slot_no: 52952472 epoch_slot_no: 75672 block_no: 6866091 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 78464 time: 2022-02-10 18:46:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd04c9492755b70160d1b1161a2f087d9f1ec810cd23154190642ea4ec4846b85Block Operator
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