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 6872461 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 53085093 epoch_slot_no: 208293 block_no: 6872284 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 77535 time: 2022-02-12 07:36:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45f3ab738032f3cae5230ed2dd9a6b49bedba1770b33edd22a094bf225ba9f78Block Operator
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