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 6892572 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 53512488 epoch_slot_no: 203688 block_no: 6892395 slot_leader_id: 5881880 size: 66349 time: 2022-02-17 06:19:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67800ff61022879d0b3506b0e8ab692fdc942c09313a0f0e76893a29e4b8a7e8Block Operator
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