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 6887102 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 53395858 epoch_slot_no: 87058 block_no: 6886925 slot_leader_id: 5023414 size: 33379 time: 2022-02-15 21:55:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd0d585100a103287cbf4ad8f91da2e7d6e07cb43494779c0a47773ff816fc1Block Operator
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