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 6903917 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53758682 epoch_slot_no: 17882 block_no: 6903740 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 77887 time: 2022-02-20 02:42:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c416f072d0858ee9eedbaa543a0138bddf05e91c27e8bd74ef3e0bf79e533c1Block Operator
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