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 6889027 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 53437874 epoch_slot_no: 129074 block_no: 6888850 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 63491 time: 2022-02-16 09:36:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd55119a933797100d44c7dc8f5d5da9b1b69a5ca31aa3f7bc74fdd92180fe27cBlock Operator
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