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 6913874 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 53970131 epoch_slot_no: 229331 block_no: 6913697 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 58500 time: 2022-02-22 13:27:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb6911a04e8e6231ba764bd3917643f3c3b7ea97c204f2c46383be454366faf0Block Operator
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