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 6887690 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 59 slot_no: 53408251 epoch_slot_no: 99451 block_no: 6887513 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 74859 time: 2022-02-16 01:22:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0c9fc43533cec6cde7e8bb14869b5bf8d0be946a361e5f7764c0fbfba8cea8aBlock Operator
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