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 6907648 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 53837501 epoch_slot_no: 96701 block_no: 6907471 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 48440 time: 2022-02-21 00:36:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x232813b215f1fa5c5f3bee8860f917c7c0e06fd551d6cbd0a687e1436d918941Block Operator
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