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 6930627 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 54321973 epoch_slot_no: 149173 block_no: 6930450 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 70914 time: 2022-02-26 15:11:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e145de4efad9714d67c2b0cc2bafa0772c2661d8677ec89dcb56a2ae59b1f2dBlock Operator
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