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 6912703 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 53944392 epoch_slot_no: 203592 block_no: 6912526 slot_leader_id: 4583091 size: 52576 time: 2022-02-22 06:18:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ac3aee654b50fd26c992957b9f2d5a5a9da16b6d4c9708bd9bc64cf25582e53Block Operator
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