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 6867159 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 52971992 epoch_slot_no: 95192 block_no: 6866982 slot_leader_id: 6110065 size: 49047 time: 2022-02-11 00:11:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e843363efd961765809ea7ecb9ae056b5e2c55d5bf532f5e3d43a8695a9586eBlock Operator
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