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 6889804 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 53454268 epoch_slot_no: 145468 block_no: 6889627 slot_leader_id: 5069862 size: 72772 time: 2022-02-16 14:09:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17266c39b9acd2be08888c700f16a3a9827f596e3c938f3c8883a7a954d00002Block Operator
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