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 6882878 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 53306834 epoch_slot_no: 430034 block_no: 6882701 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 73052 time: 2022-02-14 21:12:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f621b7d65f29aa81da8ded97d41b0b16f115743c1be1d3a718bfbc853d40cbBlock Operator
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