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 6898942 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 53650975 epoch_slot_no: 342175 block_no: 6898765 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 57684 time: 2022-02-18 20:47:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce55535318dc314cfc014e1e3f445c4dae6681a39a1b07e45d57f3a0f3737e18Block Operator
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