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 6912006 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 84 slot_no: 53929355 epoch_slot_no: 188555 block_no: 6911829 slot_leader_id: 6666086 size: 79845 time: 2022-02-22 02:07:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb15b52a2e438b72afca29a54e506af908ec8346569edbaf86b8e06d31d2f91e2Block Operator
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