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 6874697 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53132987 epoch_slot_no: 256187 block_no: 6874520 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 74288 time: 2022-02-12 20:54:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60b680951fb20fafd4a14841b97a632d19d55ccff1d91248bf81da3eda45681fBlock Operator
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