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 6896114 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53587906 epoch_slot_no: 279106 block_no: 6895937 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 38794 time: 2022-02-18 03:16:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67fbf365ea0607297e5f3e34e93d9a98a6e0746aca1250d0e38079d49fd7ec4eBlock Operator
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