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 6872884 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53094515 epoch_slot_no: 217715 block_no: 6872707 slot_leader_id: 6433274 size: 70695 time: 2022-02-12 10:13:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf33ac0dce70e4973493dd639d26924c18faa904a7729bf19bc67b8ffc4567fBlock Operator
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