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 6918198 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54061490 epoch_slot_no: 320690 block_no: 6918021 slot_leader_id: 6918198 size: 65633 time: 2022-02-23 14:49:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaae1e618b736ac3bba2dea058290aa22e198053dfe8e4bb56e11abe96a113a73Block Operator
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