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 6899593 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 53665251 epoch_slot_no: 356451 block_no: 6899416 slot_leader_id: 5929699 size: 80284 time: 2022-02-19 00:45:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dd537e817235264f5ee1f2a3bff6b4dc513dc63a6fa3610443c2d0092a35b07Block Operator
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