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 6883847 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53327266 epoch_slot_no: 18466 block_no: 6883670 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 76309 time: 2022-02-15 02:52:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8fde49498da18bd8d04a8cd66a1bcd2670e3192f3bbc1698a6b25f33dd4b377Block Operator
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