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 6908179 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 53849617 epoch_slot_no: 108817 block_no: 6908002 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 55904 time: 2022-02-21 03:58:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb62a1a687dabf355da0f6f89ac855cebcb9480f16c20f5e1a216d204fa388eaaBlock Operator
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