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 6903652 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 124 slot_no: 53753187 epoch_slot_no: 12387 block_no: 6903475 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 79897 time: 2022-02-20 01:11:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08563f00cf2e28713ffdf20a1f9a017ab320f2685e6238202dc101dd139223dBlock Operator
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