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 6901198 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 53700859 epoch_slot_no: 392059 block_no: 6901021 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 78754 time: 2022-02-19 10:39:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21fcd60f26e48631ffa1b810c7e4a9c2c8ad5cea1da15929963d76ea9f6b27f2Block Operator
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