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 6899941 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 53673063 epoch_slot_no: 364263 block_no: 6899764 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 79674 time: 2022-02-19 02:55:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef8d0f7b259de5ee19da659b2625c86c24c32741a1364f6ca21acd64b3f0c7ddBlock Operator
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