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 6928453 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54276508 epoch_slot_no: 103708 block_no: 6928276 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 63832 time: 2022-02-26 02:33:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59cba62e0bd91b51ad32528865e922a980ee5089c29b2aa93b0f8e4222144adBlock Operator
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