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 6922996 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 54162173 epoch_slot_no: 421373 block_no: 6922819 slot_leader_id: 4753422 size: 78896 time: 2022-02-24 18:47:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6ea8ddb017ce61af83a9ae605609d8d784ba48c291e1d7aac0f67c28feedda5Block Operator
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