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 6877033 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53182242 epoch_slot_no: 305442 block_no: 6876856 slot_leader_id: 6877033 size: 76560 time: 2022-02-13 10:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc19bbb58cdc872db50627d661b86860929a71a6dff320c49205903121dfd818eBlock Operator
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