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 6870790 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 53049139 epoch_slot_no: 172339 block_no: 6870613 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 79065 time: 2022-02-11 21:37:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958c27c7ed6746e08592b76f28c29aba6a98b6c3249908bafa5f816b9284d9d5Block Operator
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