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 6891766 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 53495728 epoch_slot_no: 186928 block_no: 6891589 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 74687 time: 2022-02-17 01:40:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9258cf2d9d860cb7b8ecc26b962a2ba6d070d7b146df6e5e2933e97502422aaaBlock Operator
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