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 6901257 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 53702279 epoch_slot_no: 393479 block_no: 6901080 slot_leader_id: 5040184 size: 76907 time: 2022-02-19 11:02:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71c4cd213c2b1189b8d7e72f17814ab6b2b9093b8ce5f714e9059cccf9238fabBlock Operator
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