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 6927745 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 54261207 epoch_slot_no: 88407 block_no: 6927568 slot_leader_id: 5301100 size: 62820 time: 2022-02-25 22:18:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9d1902612fead26036c6b62d178c3a9e6a9dd56fe45dbac9d450ad9a7659dcBlock Operator
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