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 6895452 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 53572784 epoch_slot_no: 263984 block_no: 6895275 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 77052 time: 2022-02-17 23:04:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x178e5b1702164ce524698041b6157e58da3006dd0e8b6293f1ea84640a779955Block Operator
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