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 6914929 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 53991885 epoch_slot_no: 251085 block_no: 6914752 slot_leader_id: 4860264 size: 52482 time: 2022-02-22 19:29:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96777072a2a1d75568278667e133f7e98c10aeb13ec19175a5e57433299a3024Block Operator
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