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 6868770 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 53006467 epoch_slot_no: 129667 block_no: 6868593 slot_leader_id: 6181151 size: 68725 time: 2022-02-11 09:45:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe7c7d6bf8b941834530b96ba9b51ee5b0421d63841c4d39da24fe27baf2f70Block Operator
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