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 6911945 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 53928035 epoch_slot_no: 187235 block_no: 6911768 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 72898 time: 2022-02-22 01:45:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04ed51fead1bf64294a30a9b368d2e75979854a4c5a665f5718e89f61bcd49a7Block Operator
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