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 6900346 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53682095 epoch_slot_no: 373295 block_no: 6900169 slot_leader_id: 5522185 size: 79627 time: 2022-02-19 05:26:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36630b89dd3655c0a6b772283c19b79e0da40b64c9d44494b8c87fbc443f2962Block Operator
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