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 6881894 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 53285697 epoch_slot_no: 408897 block_no: 6881717 slot_leader_id: 5833644 size: 78525 time: 2022-02-14 15:19:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c2c39328f1b23b2600ace2b9b8232929b47b97bf7695dc9fa9d6d07acb6e49dBlock Operator
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