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 6889047 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 53438243 epoch_slot_no: 129443 block_no: 6888870 slot_leader_id: 4744989 size: 75426 time: 2022-02-16 09:42:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57c6a9fa2726e5efa9278e3fc923931672da9de8e3adc1a0b10ad7ca2650f1f7Block Operator
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