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 6911218 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 53912771 epoch_slot_no: 171971 block_no: 6911041 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 36775 time: 2022-02-21 21:31:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c4d59f333e4d3c7b6c042353064675eed4c1f0d9906fab333837705033fcb1Block Operator
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