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 6919060 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 54079242 epoch_slot_no: 338442 block_no: 6918883 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 33997 time: 2022-02-23 19:45:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3216b92176ce8a224521750a7fc21a155a3aeb653e105e0044fff3e9cde2353bBlock Operator
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