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 6896983 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 53606742 epoch_slot_no: 297942 block_no: 6896806 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 46608 time: 2022-02-18 08:30:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b326230eab033ec8ebc7e8c1d7ee93a1ad71b78bafa4bccd70f1366b6913d7Block Operator
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