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 6897491 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 53618872 epoch_slot_no: 310072 block_no: 6897314 slot_leader_id: 5066676 size: 34037 time: 2022-02-18 11:52:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d28130eb64c82275393f28f450f4957964c1702010745051e6501048c633aadBlock Operator
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