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 6920106 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 63 slot_no: 54101566 epoch_slot_no: 360766 block_no: 6919929 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 78851 time: 2022-02-24 01:57:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cbf8e34de6b6ca05476bc4832d758daf9faff8dc011982bcb339ceca7712ecbBlock Operator
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