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 6931981 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54350418 epoch_slot_no: 177618 block_no: 6931804 slot_leader_id: 5799088 size: 73923 time: 2022-02-26 23:05:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6c6ab5ee181dce909675eb7abdfd9e60000dfbf3db16b6d39a722ad3c07b6fBlock Operator
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