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 6878339 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53210547 epoch_slot_no: 333747 block_no: 6878162 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 66878 time: 2022-02-13 18:27:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6915c0c4fe7796b5f73fbab30938c7ed9e87f7ac9565373d05cfc1a72e63178cBlock Operator
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