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 6870978 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53053529 epoch_slot_no: 176729 block_no: 6870801 slot_leader_id: 4555557 size: 74533 time: 2022-02-11 22:50:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x986b6b94c88cd049279bd0bfc6316e8c89c875fd2e4ccf124dfda0e2c00e4affBlock Operator
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