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 6874161 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 90 slot_no: 53120938 epoch_slot_no: 244138 block_no: 6873984 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 74013 time: 2022-02-12 17:33:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe22a8f89a7fa9ae18722c762b2a3b462b967d9aa2c9348f58935725e538519e4Block Operator
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