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 6911026 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 53908809 epoch_slot_no: 168009 block_no: 6910849 slot_leader_id: 6596314 size: 43287 time: 2022-02-21 20:25:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1708f846dc78263c4db77af112f02e6a3e5b1645873c7f8e47502ddd0c99c653Block Operator
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