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 6901882 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 53715100 epoch_slot_no: 406300 block_no: 6901705 slot_leader_id: 6447872 size: 80565 time: 2022-02-19 14:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf42f813e93033d006770318904cf87ec0e5726904e5eaa35545edd7f32d02d0Block Operator
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