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 6874074 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 53118985 epoch_slot_no: 242185 block_no: 6873897 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 73625 time: 2022-02-12 17:01:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36708789b3d8651a84e636f79ca2d7211b8a93dd4025cfa40e538d1b3ff6bb1bBlock Operator
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