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 6927612 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54258360 epoch_slot_no: 85560 block_no: 6927435 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 71073 time: 2022-02-25 21:30:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeded25b55c2ca71b5e85ffdd7400b3f36743f53ddfc9add375fb0bf3a5209ebeBlock Operator
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