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 6867116 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 73 slot_no: 52970926 epoch_slot_no: 94126 block_no: 6866939 slot_leader_id: 5984806 size: 79508 time: 2022-02-10 23:53:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00e97e427148a118813d1b3523b7a98747f1c3c472747ce0cabbf6bc910a3c18Block Operator
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