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 6906443 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 53812212 epoch_slot_no: 71412 block_no: 6906266 slot_leader_id: 6487398 size: 78892 time: 2022-02-20 17:35:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8efcd45eb046b3c2d24c8b9298b7f3ad16ddf53ebd3a597e5044fd4618cdd947Block Operator
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