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 6933115 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 54375664 epoch_slot_no: 202864 block_no: 6932938 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 75139 time: 2022-02-27 06:05:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160eb19aec2b652c0c09e924276a7e2e03d0520c6e37befcd3181fc7bf32e60cBlock Operator
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