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 6879834 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53243011 epoch_slot_no: 366211 block_no: 6879657 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 75275 time: 2022-02-14 03:28:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x892ec670d4a2260cca588372627f44c7ea7f52e3a25135f0e0993883692b9d7eBlock Operator
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