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 6897398 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 53616958 epoch_slot_no: 308158 block_no: 6897221 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 45207 time: 2022-02-18 11:20:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd96185a0b1cf6452894c9d93707bf67db1be4979f99beadcf34533a85c0edf5aBlock Operator
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