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 6880768 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 53262657 epoch_slot_no: 385857 block_no: 6880591 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 44540 time: 2022-02-14 08:55:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6273b265f80a3c769ec866cd99975a066149d12ae3451c1877092e5e3b17b3c6Block Operator
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