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 6881035 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 53267885 epoch_slot_no: 391085 block_no: 6880858 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 80513 time: 2022-02-14 10:22:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d566f4c7a6c03b9331a9e29e96fcc563809a153c7310f2de7317d37aa60ee0fBlock Operator
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