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 6877856 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 53200212 epoch_slot_no: 323412 block_no: 6877679 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 76737 time: 2022-02-13 15:35:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdf6fb63675dbda12f03dd47ac49ede575354e1f7ce56318513cd15efc0bce5aBlock Operator
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