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 6902488 Details
Epoch: 321 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 53728247 epoch_slot_no: 419447 block_no: 6902311 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 80270 time: 2022-02-19 18:15:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f4cbf6c7b64a74518017769b9c22954d3264b5a291bfc1b50fe8336043ec4f7Block Operator
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