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 6929255 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54293457 epoch_slot_no: 120657 block_no: 6929078 slot_leader_id: 4561787 size: 59441 time: 2022-02-26 07:15:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53d8fab4cffda205032d0e93e00de4707935243ee9763c34253a7ee866191652Block Operator
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