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 6926600 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 54237694 epoch_slot_no: 64894 block_no: 6926423 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 43644 time: 2022-02-25 15:46:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x097caaaddb3c788b6386fe3cf8d230fecdd1ea3be185bc04b8898c7edfa30da7Block Operator
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