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 6874333 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53124657 epoch_slot_no: 247857 block_no: 6874156 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 45354 time: 2022-02-12 18:35:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa006749063d7778d16be634c7ce989d48e29483ab96d7f65ce669abed53c52Block Operator
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