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 6930690 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 54323090 epoch_slot_no: 150290 block_no: 6930513 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 65394 time: 2022-02-26 15:29:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7de1e26ad4b3c920a8db048e29ec16842e1864678d6e54e9525ffd45e2e07edBlock Operator
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