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 6878263 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 53209059 epoch_slot_no: 332259 block_no: 6878086 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 58996 time: 2022-02-13 18:02:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8853a0a9e88a81f4ce46029401eadba982c31e416dd5a75c0f578ef7b2e8ab9bBlock Operator
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