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 6880291 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 53252586 epoch_slot_no: 375786 block_no: 6880114 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 79609 time: 2022-02-14 06:07:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa383d286b18b08d93c90c6cc4b11daae65f4485713a597b477c6b6a1b38bebfBlock Operator
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