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 6875398 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53147831 epoch_slot_no: 271031 block_no: 6875221 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 63077 time: 2022-02-13 01:02:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a0e4562356eee9977107e7af77c25a1db3b3591231025e4d3acdbba6e6069cBlock Operator
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