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 6869476 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 53020851 epoch_slot_no: 144051 block_no: 6869299 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 80707 time: 2022-02-11 13:45:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa76fedb3aeb0dd864d55dbff72c8c22197d645d1b38589414b4f6c7dcc791fbbBlock Operator
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