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 6889250 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 53442692 epoch_slot_no: 133892 block_no: 6889073 slot_leader_id: 5623500 size: 77168 time: 2022-02-16 10:56:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacdab650115a6c682db45fc1969cf0fa3653ccbd7f2166cba2414fa605fc0288Block Operator
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