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 6896682 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 53600385 epoch_slot_no: 291585 block_no: 6896505 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 76026 time: 2022-02-18 06:44:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc81db8353f1fbe96c756d5237875793eaa4e4c877a423760df144614c8f2095Block Operator
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