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 6897559 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 53620348 epoch_slot_no: 311548 block_no: 6897382 slot_leader_id: 4555824 size: 54162 time: 2022-02-18 12:17:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b7fcd24863ac371f05f4d103f6ef0f8988a03a71d5420330536dbed713fdefBlock Operator
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