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 6926598 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54237664 epoch_slot_no: 64864 block_no: 6926421 slot_leader_id: 5959104 size: 51945 time: 2022-02-25 15:45:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7b2fd8b23d66c87f75b604cd586255f2b40fb65666fe9bcac68416ab52a3314Block Operator
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