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 6869157 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 53014900 epoch_slot_no: 138100 block_no: 6868980 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 63949 time: 2022-02-11 12:06:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37ea6db5e9167f02467e8443b9430c673e354228c257c0a8f45b04dd32f96768Block Operator
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