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 6921265 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 54126184 epoch_slot_no: 385384 block_no: 6921088 slot_leader_id: 5891182 size: 54850 time: 2022-02-24 08:47:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67f694d1499152880a07cacaba83661ef647f58e51fc8866284b3f8dea1d8f44Block Operator
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