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 6909549 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 53878294 epoch_slot_no: 137494 block_no: 6909372 slot_leader_id: 5096947 size: 45054 time: 2022-02-21 11:56:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5af1c80efce195a02cb90f9781f64d94ca80e403ab5d97933f995ff0e5af060Block Operator
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