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 6892169 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53503601 epoch_slot_no: 194801 block_no: 6891992 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 69282 time: 2022-02-17 03:51:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3a3c09c934669fe29ded787b9a6ec2e6493a1f46144f6a459a264c00966f001Block Operator
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