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 6885098 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 77 slot_no: 53354195 epoch_slot_no: 45395 block_no: 6884921 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 80393 time: 2022-02-15 10:21:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4acc96f9c646784bdbfca4ec3a10658a73b771b1c6bf7615eef2e7a2f1cef6c5Block Operator
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