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 6925442 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 54214610 epoch_slot_no: 41810 block_no: 6925265 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 9630 time: 2022-02-25 09:21:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x714c9867a588bd5666ee48e1c44f5f1fd5ca8a746a8ca54625fbb1ca457310a4Block Operator
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