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 6871584 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53066035 epoch_slot_no: 189235 block_no: 6871407 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 66986 time: 2022-02-12 02:18:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0332164f88e5690b86855c1fdf760e5a2927c1727aa133fac2e5906fa5aae16bBlock Operator
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