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 6879102 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 53226754 epoch_slot_no: 349954 block_no: 6878925 slot_leader_id: 4603498 size: 76902 time: 2022-02-13 22:57:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd116725bac04d584a990d4a78e007b69478c15c5e89a9b5d03dd56225f9138aBlock Operator
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