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 6927196 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 69 slot_no: 54249737 epoch_slot_no: 76937 block_no: 6927019 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 76661 time: 2022-02-25 19:07:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55242e1497451c4fc48fc40f764a9f6cd296a21fa7ecb4b939b6a4ca953ee5d0Block Operator
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