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 6897470 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 53618477 epoch_slot_no: 309677 block_no: 6897293 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 74550 time: 2022-02-18 11:46:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf19688ee0c53c9a26901f90b06f6b153f6d1b7612a7b8ff05c866d7968f78260Block Operator
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