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 6871430 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 70 slot_no: 53062856 epoch_slot_no: 186056 block_no: 6871253 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 79218 time: 2022-02-12 01:25:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4dd18291d5eca2320e4eac03a9d1e7c4300346879bc81c4a88c3e73d05ce2c9Block Operator
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