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 6877141 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 53184386 epoch_slot_no: 307586 block_no: 6876964 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 80650 time: 2022-02-13 11:11:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6c9a9af8168ed54aeef8afc906c5d2816f1a2275fcdc5b7e2033d6e5bd1657bBlock Operator
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