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 6871933 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53073945 epoch_slot_no: 197145 block_no: 6871756 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 66467 time: 2022-02-12 04:30:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904d5e87c8f2fb4b2b53581461b8c044bccee25278257251a59c8015e6b8fb26Block Operator
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