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 6926217 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 54230035 epoch_slot_no: 57235 block_no: 6926040 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 80405 time: 2022-02-25 13:38:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b4497cb9798e950915972b13cfe7f476b99303a680b429689a078c50caf06cBlock Operator
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