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 6879777 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 53241617 epoch_slot_no: 364817 block_no: 6879600 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 79032 time: 2022-02-14 03:05:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358abef3535e465d8067a6d595d6f721440e750dd9c9fad6322e6f6d8bdd8e25Block Operator
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