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 6882342 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 53295308 epoch_slot_no: 418508 block_no: 6882165 slot_leader_id: 6847501 size: 80532 time: 2022-02-14 17:59:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9d77ee7ca7dae6d283487c7c9a2d4bef61c20795941c654d9c3552932fc6f82Block Operator
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