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 6930276 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 54314885 epoch_slot_no: 142085 block_no: 6930099 slot_leader_id: 4595135 size: 45923 time: 2022-02-26 13:12:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92661da48f5c43eee4ae3e448a8a680791b7c22993f92b18d8fb637937633797Block Operator
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