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 6868599 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 53002739 epoch_slot_no: 125939 block_no: 6868422 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 54072 time: 2022-02-11 08:43:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3965d6da789d8db88982c7bd23c30f64a103aa78c244a631af090e4ea58e044Block Operator
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