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 6896517 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 53596714 epoch_slot_no: 287914 block_no: 6896340 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 78142 time: 2022-02-18 05:43:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3a36cce1aa368bb91867e851293d76b31995b6a1cdbbfea785d1be38e8e43aaBlock Operator
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