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 6927112 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54248182 epoch_slot_no: 75382 block_no: 6926935 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 69366 time: 2022-02-25 18:41:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98611e5521257848ca51b4678ec34d4349f66cdc90b8abf88f17fe6c884f1d7eBlock Operator
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