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 6873283 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53102538 epoch_slot_no: 225738 block_no: 6873106 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 77147 time: 2022-02-12 12:27:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a71e23ab19a15e514b97931a8491ebb82d39298c354c86d8f7f695b92b1c33bBlock Operator
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