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 6907281 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 53829989 epoch_slot_no: 89189 block_no: 6907104 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 77664 time: 2022-02-20 22:31:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd13bd2ba826ca93f22e7d0e5197076f36638c9496d848a1b4d175b87a3be94Block Operator
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