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 6879319 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 53231906 epoch_slot_no: 355106 block_no: 6879142 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 51358 time: 2022-02-14 00:23:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x789a263da16c70ba10d96bcf57905836efd1d779416b6a2f91d1e1c5769c8c0aBlock Operator
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