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 6898363 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53638072 epoch_slot_no: 329272 block_no: 6898186 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 57492 time: 2022-02-18 17:12:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe824444c264c4f8f4e7bebb519498d4be3f9cdba6b1754e7c3a52ac22aa4a8f4Block Operator
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