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 6875757 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 53155112 epoch_slot_no: 278312 block_no: 6875580 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 80529 time: 2022-02-13 03:03:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x672233c3db0825aa32de02c806012cfc9766135f52d55cbcfd73690c861d30b5Block Operator
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