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 6874677 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53132558 epoch_slot_no: 255758 block_no: 6874500 slot_leader_id: 4581183 size: 80591 time: 2022-02-12 20:47:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4153376d76038f77a2674dae8118e0acec97e3cacc6983d34291ecd1609599Block Operator
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