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 6876066 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 53161597 epoch_slot_no: 284797 block_no: 6875889 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 71837 time: 2022-02-13 04:51:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f64c5500150ee75e8c66caee5365bd7b1e4202b5fd653f4cbe276ca1a397f6eBlock Operator
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