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 6933112 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 54375586 epoch_slot_no: 202786 block_no: 6932935 slot_leader_id: 4576881 size: 53543 time: 2022-02-27 06:04:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff79ba8f70c79ebbc8375634d3afce60f0dbc7c2dce68bb2f49c71a614a0c390Block Operator
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