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 6895879 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 53582755 epoch_slot_no: 273955 block_no: 6895702 slot_leader_id: 6895879 size: 62462 time: 2022-02-18 01:50:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28a2e6e93f6f4c30f98a5156f9c896e36bc76201ec32f9384f7ceb7d2de00c44Block Operator
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