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 6911374 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 53916015 epoch_slot_no: 175215 block_no: 6911197 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 43718 time: 2022-02-21 22:25:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae937419f1f520e3761d34cc94cc3b6b943351cd888cf709c016e24732abe8aaBlock Operator
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