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 6867068 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 52969856 epoch_slot_no: 93056 block_no: 6866891 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 38638 time: 2022-02-10 23:35:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765e87376c3811f30be96d1b31e0262827b46f76413395a4dbfac0cf4b74a891Block Operator
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