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 6881350 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53274761 epoch_slot_no: 397961 block_no: 6881173 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 74418 time: 2022-02-14 12:17:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21a6bf7bd814ffcd256bcb906132de4abaa47b4c9f403ec0e50295a2637b8c63Block Operator
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