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 6921565 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 54132449 epoch_slot_no: 391649 block_no: 6921388 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 47386 time: 2022-02-24 10:32:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f5d5fc8af849a7fe32030e840a1caaf8c9009a7ea167db741b987bed7ff97fdBlock Operator
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