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 6908665 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53859844 epoch_slot_no: 119044 block_no: 6908488 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 40090 time: 2022-02-21 06:48:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0815a6eaa7f02af997c311f86144c3c3e9793930e91f6a48fbf4a4297dc46330Block Operator
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