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 6905171 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 53785216 epoch_slot_no: 44416 block_no: 6904994 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 68350 time: 2022-02-20 10:05:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x362959bba3564dda20fa52259883122dc6b8aa97cdbd0ec7e6385e072d1a9050Block Operator
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