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 6884411 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 53338952 epoch_slot_no: 30152 block_no: 6884234 slot_leader_id: 5876104 size: 79529 time: 2022-02-15 06:07:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e39246d419e2c2fae73afc4bc4f4346d931ec62a6ad4021a3bb6deda3d1316bBlock Operator
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