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 6888012 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53415269 epoch_slot_no: 106469 block_no: 6887835 slot_leader_id: 4569197 size: 75773 time: 2022-02-16 03:19:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x870d7d63b75c09603aed7ba33b5e07f053de12f6f7bd8bf2fb8f9b570ebbd86aBlock Operator
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