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 6870585 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 53044345 epoch_slot_no: 167545 block_no: 6870408 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 78975 time: 2022-02-11 20:17:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab92f7b900b77e481aee88d799c3d63d80e0308b77c82dc0a9a1517f9cf8d462Block Operator
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