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 6879069 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 53226053 epoch_slot_no: 349253 block_no: 6878892 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 80685 time: 2022-02-13 22:45:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0ff8f67f49dcd2be2f0ac5bdf91e5f404b7b172cd6794ad9d7172296b7c254Block Operator
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