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 6876837 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53177854 epoch_slot_no: 301054 block_no: 6876660 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 71219 time: 2022-02-13 09:22:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1f6ea62bd58fea87520766b2746a8256a5b50c96f19e800845bc6b49580610bBlock Operator
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