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 6921394 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54128713 epoch_slot_no: 387913 block_no: 6921217 slot_leader_id: 4727750 size: 49513 time: 2022-02-24 09:30:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf666898c1a4d6736a97568360621694f7e7361ae0c1fb443a59bdc6b7ac3cb93Block Operator
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