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 6919670 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 54091863 epoch_slot_no: 351063 block_no: 6919493 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 40365 time: 2022-02-23 23:15:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d537701858128bd1508ca32c4f6c0c5f151729b003bf806c41588309115c2c5Block Operator
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