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 6921462 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54130228 epoch_slot_no: 389428 block_no: 6921285 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 70192 time: 2022-02-24 09:55:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x578e70c9a4b0651492ce71c139da3be5260006fcbe8d2471f7e216fd224f2687Block Operator
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