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 6878450 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53212944 epoch_slot_no: 336144 block_no: 6878273 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 80724 time: 2022-02-13 19:07:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x917e8598dba4685b9b0b9bbc22a9a79022c4ed5112f45bc210998f211f2b8bfaBlock Operator
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