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 6898140 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 53632946 epoch_slot_no: 324146 block_no: 6897963 slot_leader_id: 5877616 size: 71336 time: 2022-02-18 15:47:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03cdbd087b21462078590359b93d757629b74102fcf345ccadba71aec86986f3Block Operator
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