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 6888182 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 53419330 epoch_slot_no: 110530 block_no: 6888005 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 58637 time: 2022-02-16 04:27:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfef4c699e39d38ca909e14d75f851bdfb2602a6baa26e51c0c96f9635594650cBlock Operator
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