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 6880174 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 53250021 epoch_slot_no: 373221 block_no: 6879997 slot_leader_id: 4597301 size: 53454 time: 2022-02-14 05:25:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x871123fd2e44d494e74a9904bea4c5af0ed6414ba252164cb3f795da8cb88bfdBlock Operator
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