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 6866954 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 52967425 epoch_slot_no: 90625 block_no: 6866777 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 65696 time: 2022-02-10 22:55:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4e42387c1f5ad58ebb67696633638b09394fc6535da6c8bfc4bdd87a5d0d6f9Block Operator
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