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 6923032 Details
Epoch: 322 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 54162923 epoch_slot_no: 422123 block_no: 6922855 slot_leader_id: 6380515 size: 78911 time: 2022-02-24 19:00:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b73a8844992c4468e867cbe9a7528dbb5f4e8b97ed06c6fa0856af2feef2632Block Operator
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