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 6896369 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 53593870 epoch_slot_no: 285070 block_no: 6896192 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 76960 time: 2022-02-18 04:56:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05efa46adf85f63027aae41ff9f20db32c9cbd75292249430321cd0648736cb6Block Operator
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