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 6872508 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 53086422 epoch_slot_no: 209622 block_no: 6872331 slot_leader_id: 6239488 size: 77195 time: 2022-02-12 07:58:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd35d532bcd7304c98d0be313ed09c73e74f47ae02a4d4f70a190874399b47f2Block Operator
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