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 6871793 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 53070640 epoch_slot_no: 193840 block_no: 6871616 slot_leader_id: 6008285 size: 67582 time: 2022-02-12 03:35:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabaf45724a7d34cd3a6cfb03dc1fc7997d8df226d504be9740a30dfcb89f3d38Block Operator
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