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 6917834 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54053667 epoch_slot_no: 312867 block_no: 6917657 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 64701 time: 2022-02-23 12:39:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4601f3b6f69da47c1bc34f76a3d75f12078342b5e93bbe44789283dd247a9fd6Block Operator
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