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 6921151 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54124037 epoch_slot_no: 383237 block_no: 6920974 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 74232 time: 2022-02-24 08:12:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9a79b18035e7e6fafefb0732a8c25e9ca381bd44deda9cf7a70ab2742439f81Block Operator
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