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 6922534 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 54152488 epoch_slot_no: 411688 block_no: 6922357 slot_leader_id: 5435792 size: 79208 time: 2022-02-24 16:06:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21145d094e568b6416745da79f071bb883e0a4482f3613cd2e8a9a9cf63f6463Block Operator
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