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 6897571 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53620698 epoch_slot_no: 311898 block_no: 6897394 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 72985 time: 2022-02-18 12:23:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc204569ebb09cde96c5ddd612a9f6ab3e5111469596437e2390cacc1f726984dBlock Operator
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