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 6884220 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 53335255 epoch_slot_no: 26455 block_no: 6884043 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 69117 time: 2022-02-15 05:05:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49bd22453e6c830f7752a9c596e4d7dc963c34c4b02b20bf91a058a900198fa5Block Operator
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