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 6933706 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 54388468 epoch_slot_no: 215668 block_no: 6933529 slot_leader_id: 5449482 size: 55531 time: 2022-02-27 09:39:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1258fff4fea486123188c04e6e70aa3dd07e759021a6068c4cf8ddedb9c3d145Block Operator
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