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 6893992 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 53541856 epoch_slot_no: 233056 block_no: 6893815 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 69179 time: 2022-02-17 14:29:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a9eb07d0aa8d3ba4897d47d992cedf09456f8d34fb1d1ae57090a064a9ecee4Block Operator
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