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 6898457 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 53640100 epoch_slot_no: 331300 block_no: 6898280 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 50128 time: 2022-02-18 17:46:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7484cf97a7390736eeb8e37ba0c9d03d67abf7b3d5d8c8c0994af54dd702e731Block Operator
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