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 6922077 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 54142819 epoch_slot_no: 402019 block_no: 6921900 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 47525 time: 2022-02-24 13:25:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x713530520f6a6cab3836c6418b8d0aba85165d7c20a0a98a93e77c044444e958Block Operator
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