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 6903793 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 53756261 epoch_slot_no: 15461 block_no: 6903616 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 70308 time: 2022-02-20 02:02:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x950f694caf9c7aa510fdfc1cf7454b22a8d35634a35f5a2a4603571741245490Block Operator
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