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 6874563 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 53130231 epoch_slot_no: 253431 block_no: 6874386 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 79713 time: 2022-02-12 20:08:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc069c2ebd092cf612eca6ce9f6f2c959c569e431f9c2f17ddbc89fb4c70f514Block Operator
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