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 6898046 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 53630845 epoch_slot_no: 322045 block_no: 6897869 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 78674 time: 2022-02-18 15:12:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c73d7f390974c84731f102cc7f0972ba9f3b9f753b95c6c1601beb19920fc87Block Operator
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