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 6877602 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53194625 epoch_slot_no: 317825 block_no: 6877425 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 80438 time: 2022-02-13 14:01:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0321804f25ded5814540e56e63383b6f49531eb5b876a193e6e5c2468a45e7aBlock Operator
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