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 6869496 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53021158 epoch_slot_no: 144358 block_no: 6869319 slot_leader_id: 5919254 size: 78381 time: 2022-02-11 13:50:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa41528b65e815998293b0582da8360365d76e923d28c1da8426c42e735cd28Block Operator
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