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 6899431 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 53661383 epoch_slot_no: 352583 block_no: 6899254 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 54910 time: 2022-02-18 23:41:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad6ff1ff7896b8451a387003ef34a81d28ef0a028dfad28e6124907590286c3aBlock Operator
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