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 6898550 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 53642368 epoch_slot_no: 333568 block_no: 6898373 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 75708 time: 2022-02-18 18:24:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a7770b3fe0d0aabcfe86dc24865c983ed5ca865dab7374d53a02039f1a9a6c0Block Operator
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