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 6879566 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 53237161 epoch_slot_no: 360361 block_no: 6879389 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 59429 time: 2022-02-14 01:50:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627e4d31aa053e1e85ea1cdca554b9b44b10d327bbf60847e58e5798df29a29aBlock Operator
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