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 6874429 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53126985 epoch_slot_no: 250185 block_no: 6874252 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 48288 time: 2022-02-12 19:14:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71bd5534b15dd98fe2fd4465d6084925772d92569a36469931b0bf69c06a9951Block Operator
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