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 6896817 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 53603232 epoch_slot_no: 294432 block_no: 6896640 slot_leader_id: 4691946 size: 68480 time: 2022-02-18 07:32:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c6a540045a7d669813551aee6effd202a82a849a51a9d466575aa654e49f4b0Block Operator
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