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 6870231 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 53037089 epoch_slot_no: 160289 block_no: 6870054 slot_leader_id: 5387158 size: 80167 time: 2022-02-11 18:16:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d9e10846d4d07d527e47eb33a558e07df51f6f121c4e146325e99c7905c88b2Block Operator
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