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 6888454 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53425151 epoch_slot_no: 116351 block_no: 6888277 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 50961 time: 2022-02-16 06:04:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8ac395c66a7e561711619c8207e6ce4da34a6521f23411a08302b3e14515afbBlock Operator
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