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 6878306 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 53209842 epoch_slot_no: 333042 block_no: 6878129 slot_leader_id: 6489664 size: 80380 time: 2022-02-13 18:15:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04199c3b5325817f2232cd81db9cf1a00734e129e4414e78c1d08943da818fb3Block Operator
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