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 6915615 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 54006403 epoch_slot_no: 265603 block_no: 6915438 slot_leader_id: 6600591 size: 56744 time: 2022-02-22 23:31:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a14e5a6ef4ffaf84d10043cc9700ff5b16cd8d6ce8c15cf40273c65fb9186eBlock Operator
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