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 6906176 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 53806368 epoch_slot_no: 65568 block_no: 6905999 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 36529 time: 2022-02-20 15:57:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02dca19766eb594347c7a7cb27800d26a2e537f0e1fd694612d153ad5de7e5bdBlock Operator
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