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 6930011 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54309329 epoch_slot_no: 136529 block_no: 6929834 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 69023 time: 2022-02-26 11:40:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c1e3d11618a3af0e621e6dce703ace55ef95a64cd7269d7cf706b384fc1c88Block Operator
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