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 6868031 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 52990581 epoch_slot_no: 113781 block_no: 6867854 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 80663 time: 2022-02-11 05:21:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda245778bc3973a55566df32dc7a085ce5f3c323b6db00d608c7994c763fac6eBlock Operator
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