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 6933326 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54380122 epoch_slot_no: 207322 block_no: 6933149 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 76859 time: 2022-02-27 07:20:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c185046c4c35e40a9fb3eb8e702643261720619789b599ac726cf5c519381fBlock Operator
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