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 6889131 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 53440184 epoch_slot_no: 131384 block_no: 6888954 slot_leader_id: 6720145 size: 79825 time: 2022-02-16 10:14:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70eede6e3f57d5f8e68952ce902588b2fe0afd52726ecef8a4a6dc59ee52c593Block Operator
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