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 6877047 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 53182501 epoch_slot_no: 305701 block_no: 6876870 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 80170 time: 2022-02-13 10:39:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54a6a55e6a06820da41aa55889b317371f3286e2cffaa06cd593776570aaee44Block Operator
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