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 6879494 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53235576 epoch_slot_no: 358776 block_no: 6879317 slot_leader_id: 5653679 size: 79039 time: 2022-02-14 01:24:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d278ddef4d5283326918f6ea5dd6ce9abdcd2dde1abdb17d93defe8bfc3659cBlock Operator
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