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 6870324 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 53039109 epoch_slot_no: 162309 block_no: 6870147 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 75833 time: 2022-02-11 18:50:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe314056ca50ee1dbe2a876e8471c750eec271de0b63e0cbd059e597f295abeeBlock Operator
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