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 6866731 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 52962789 epoch_slot_no: 85989 block_no: 6866554 slot_leader_id: 4555377 size: 63007 time: 2022-02-10 21:38:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eedc301d22c6c86b6ee9f718f69f33b1009cc9402af2110481c8d07e9cd7a47Block Operator
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