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 6900292 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 53680923 epoch_slot_no: 372123 block_no: 6900115 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 74540 time: 2022-02-19 05:06:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd3ee507f4bc0e4c458038fa279d8321a131a31630e2df8aff45aa863d4a288Block Operator
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