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 6929595 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 54300343 epoch_slot_no: 127543 block_no: 6929418 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 56413 time: 2022-02-26 09:10:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd96f63994c0bb8b75fa70e6d9721abf178c3c83b8749f092c8fc72974e7cefdBlock Operator
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