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 6896793 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 53602716 epoch_slot_no: 293916 block_no: 6896616 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 45676 time: 2022-02-18 07:23:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf9c73a6de93a0ca8610b8c6e9750c5830588f7f4004122e7ef39a2789084553Block Operator
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