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 6897025 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 53607556 epoch_slot_no: 298756 block_no: 6896848 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 76559 time: 2022-02-18 08:44:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae8cd0eb5c2e1e927cd9306733d38ce7ab8f85a1c343492820d5e1d266951bd1Block Operator
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