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 6897928 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 53628482 epoch_slot_no: 319682 block_no: 6897751 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 79086 time: 2022-02-18 14:32:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3d609b34053cca2bee652db1f5fb68490291b065748b3fa08e6458439fc876fBlock Operator
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