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 6881154 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 96 slot_no: 53270446 epoch_slot_no: 393646 block_no: 6880977 slot_leader_id: 4588020 size: 78412 time: 2022-02-14 11:05:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0be767460be890c09610687a24df8cc94356a7a53cefb8f919d9c83fa78f7496Block Operator
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