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 6921532 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 54131774 epoch_slot_no: 390974 block_no: 6921355 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 52491 time: 2022-02-24 10:21:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x746d9131c40998637776cae1b81915c7382553b5ea8b7f6fdc765da1f5831160Block Operator
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