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 6889655 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 53451160 epoch_slot_no: 142360 block_no: 6889478 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 76620 time: 2022-02-16 13:17:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c42d647c9a0a54edc2b9f3cd9f0a77584077aa65c6fc82f49d72aff82ba0a8Block Operator
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