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 6866844 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 52964945 epoch_slot_no: 88145 block_no: 6866667 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 78113 time: 2022-02-10 22:13:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc43c5ca1d2aa3046fc78709b613b5ddf123b5247d8986717ff8169c3f3b3d883Block Operator
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