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 6879859 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53243475 epoch_slot_no: 366675 block_no: 6879682 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 74478 time: 2022-02-14 03:36:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x437c4eebccc06ffae31c11a540be080a81f7bfc181cd2612f6820aa529ad5b05Block Operator
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