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 6875647 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53152794 epoch_slot_no: 275994 block_no: 6875470 slot_leader_id: 5020382 size: 68973 time: 2022-02-13 02:24:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf539f43f4a881c45d3585e3a8bea367dd9bd62a8721a77cd18800617dee23381Block Operator
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