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 6871982 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53074925 epoch_slot_no: 198125 block_no: 6871805 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 75497 time: 2022-02-12 04:46:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4b5c35d45536770f593c9afa7c8461464746450a54504aea32b80430789664Block Operator
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