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 6879698 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53240257 epoch_slot_no: 363457 block_no: 6879521 slot_leader_id: 6276073 size: 75084 time: 2022-02-14 02:42:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f84130109b77a93b612a55c2e7ab6b8340f5234206a831166c9334095b5d7aBlock Operator
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