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 6877420 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 53190579 epoch_slot_no: 313779 block_no: 6877243 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 79703 time: 2022-02-13 12:54:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053b92d224b9edefd6df22e8244991c26306e84c241e8df97e06bfcbe5656b8dBlock Operator
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