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 6889003 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 53437456 epoch_slot_no: 128656 block_no: 6888826 slot_leader_id: 5944681 size: 76991 time: 2022-02-16 09:29:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaf339bc798724771aa367471d829d2bf04d595b026e88a8be4d3e86e1247221Block Operator
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