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 6899280 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 53658283 epoch_slot_no: 349483 block_no: 6899103 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 77447 time: 2022-02-18 22:49:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1df079662f2e361413555a443a987539e04f1be89b036df1be3d62c929a90fdBlock Operator
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