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 6924598 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 54197165 epoch_slot_no: 24365 block_no: 6924421 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 73442 time: 2022-02-25 04:30:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8f2b845ce1ce63f4a05286d3fb8e4c45860258b33b8b119dea0479b831b7e86Block Operator
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