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 6869025 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 53011958 epoch_slot_no: 135158 block_no: 6868848 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 74926 time: 2022-02-11 11:17:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72103c21c3304b2ccd6e12ba84b88a86f922e644db4dbbbf1deecf265a946fd5Block Operator
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