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 6871687 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 53068332 epoch_slot_no: 191532 block_no: 6871510 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 57534 time: 2022-02-12 02:57:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ee7098bd371d67c97a1e2ba6f8346a0aaa260fc086e241732b857454693daaBlock Operator
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