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 6868957 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 53010357 epoch_slot_no: 133557 block_no: 6868780 slot_leader_id: 6491525 size: 39038 time: 2022-02-11 10:50:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabddbc325f1679ee19c996051161d944f9c96277448e3837487803f13abc606bBlock Operator
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