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 6895856 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 53582259 epoch_slot_no: 273459 block_no: 6895679 slot_leader_id: 6147362 size: 49211 time: 2022-02-18 01:42:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea570cea286c6501cf4d3e94df893a5ef14f91dd751226eeccdb18b32f0a72bBlock Operator
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