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 6883840 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 53327146 epoch_slot_no: 18346 block_no: 6883663 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 75224 time: 2022-02-15 02:50:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdfaa700119e0e960f8860c112a2d0a498c7adc117729a0bfe5aaf74dfc249ecBlock Operator
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