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 6870598 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 53044631 epoch_slot_no: 167831 block_no: 6870421 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 78538 time: 2022-02-11 20:22:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfafb069523783476b3eb8b12365d9d7713f7b31bce8b01b1ff4111b2cae59bebBlock Operator
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