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 6893177 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53524525 epoch_slot_no: 215725 block_no: 6893000 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 76530 time: 2022-02-17 09:40:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22a37f4ebc58b4b5a885d6be90d3cef55d6e52b0b9d644ec65201eb1de3fefddBlock Operator
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