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 6869408 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 53019674 epoch_slot_no: 142874 block_no: 6869231 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 78328 time: 2022-02-11 13:26:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x083442f9154aefd6aa516cdf7b45535680b3b98c2b2a1f036dca18626129c3ecBlock Operator
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