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 6897583 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53621049 epoch_slot_no: 312249 block_no: 6897406 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 76764 time: 2022-02-18 12:29:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b2b316eb8bf891865caffe9d5041f7dad5636c4cb8606a3334883722795b0feBlock Operator
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