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 6895167 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53566462 epoch_slot_no: 257662 block_no: 6894990 slot_leader_id: 6491441 size: 67264 time: 2022-02-17 21:19:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32e54b731d9dc2c433fabb1047451ec1e98177009e02b25918010cd7a2039c45Block Operator
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