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 6868876 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 53008377 epoch_slot_no: 131577 block_no: 6868699 slot_leader_id: 5372650 size: 67946 time: 2022-02-11 10:17:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b226699461c7039d4f645cdf1e3e3434be5844da8afcfc80cd4c1990b8429f7Block Operator
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