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 6893723 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53535956 epoch_slot_no: 227156 block_no: 6893546 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 57306 time: 2022-02-17 12:50:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc42bccef5f4279983812b7ab3a88bdc0014db6fd32cfad087a83546d4682b3d3Block Operator
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