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 6899374 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 53660199 epoch_slot_no: 351399 block_no: 6899197 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 47753 time: 2022-02-18 23:21:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec467707e2561ec00d7f9cf341990b07d9ccbe5f6c2b22f9945894a2a6f18401Block Operator
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