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 6873770 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53113210 epoch_slot_no: 236410 block_no: 6873593 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 45370 time: 2022-02-12 15:25:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02b86ecf38cd9291d22ec9c1d50e134aefb696fc805a6a3b89615c71f3f5faacBlock Operator
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