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 6882297 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53294256 epoch_slot_no: 417456 block_no: 6882120 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 78470 time: 2022-02-14 17:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5be9ce0cb251e02787b712f3f8dae064654876674d20cdf416780ad641c7a154Block Operator
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