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 6888496 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 53426267 epoch_slot_no: 117467 block_no: 6888319 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 75866 time: 2022-02-16 06:22:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa690ebaa40fdf0348a6ea66ad293e738597a4fa34756298e9a82348d57556c73Block Operator
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