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 6878207 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 53207901 epoch_slot_no: 331101 block_no: 6878030 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 49371 time: 2022-02-13 17:43:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9718b95e93e2eaf8e07d85248ea1afbb2aa81e37fd5e3ea5db3fef9bc27d0a6Block Operator
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