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 6926785 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54241282 epoch_slot_no: 68482 block_no: 6926608 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 74129 time: 2022-02-25 16:46:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a9317698be3d6f71948e23bf9ff4596c0e0fc4d357d3167df92cf22e8ea6366Block Operator
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