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 6930962 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 54329396 epoch_slot_no: 156596 block_no: 6930785 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 75844 time: 2022-02-26 17:14:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f31ddd9009c72b37b01cbce2937dbfddaa4015de4365070d6c10c4e7f971b4eBlock Operator
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