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 6896977 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53606515 epoch_slot_no: 297715 block_no: 6896800 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 50613 time: 2022-02-18 08:26:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376634a225d2233a52a53e1bc5720985f02544c8f9ec9289a4354d7f4de13b8aBlock Operator
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