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 6914257 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 53977699 epoch_slot_no: 236899 block_no: 6914080 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 66162 time: 2022-02-22 15:33:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98aa5e1075ee15e5d6856034ddee404dfc8d0b5a8e5c49e003e38ce6fab648d4Block Operator
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