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 6872808 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53092806 epoch_slot_no: 216006 block_no: 6872631 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 55591 time: 2022-02-12 09:44:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ba0410a9cfd94d86f028c0667f285b8bf9224a0ab0bb77a49f1ba503fb9fd95Block Operator
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