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 6876139 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53163276 epoch_slot_no: 286476 block_no: 6875962 slot_leader_id: 4557324 size: 59747 time: 2022-02-13 05:19:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x983287ec2f4928948c93346e92fcf3b39fc88575d0d54745a575bbb7b0db60a4Block Operator
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