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 6934345 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 54401781 epoch_slot_no: 228981 block_no: 6934168 slot_leader_id: 5909005 size: 80568 time: 2022-02-27 13:21:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7850dcac05f5d64d29ce8f863c633d4b2425825452172cc1bb7ac6052f274fa6Block Operator
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