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 6892248 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53505132 epoch_slot_no: 196332 block_no: 6892071 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 75650 time: 2022-02-17 04:17:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb0abae8b687b8ddb2fe8e9a4c7a370c1704cac810fc5e6fee3e757712810145Block Operator
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