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 6924505 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54195291 epoch_slot_no: 22491 block_no: 6924328 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 51429 time: 2022-02-25 03:59:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb43fe222c7bfb4648394cf8300e14bd2260f5cc50ec4f8bb6b3a48b8a0e79724Block Operator
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