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 6922751 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54156850 epoch_slot_no: 416050 block_no: 6922574 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 73688 time: 2022-02-24 17:19:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b4d3594a90926ff8890423fb5b924518a840a5eed27d6e8b4c726add1d9ce16Block Operator
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