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 6896374 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 53593946 epoch_slot_no: 285146 block_no: 6896197 slot_leader_id: 5740930 size: 43301 time: 2022-02-18 04:57:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c7a7819dd64aa58ee9b3aa005f4c1a8dae7141d10ca8ed9001a678b57fdcfaBlock Operator
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