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 6935035 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 54416301 epoch_slot_no: 243501 block_no: 6934858 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 66966 time: 2022-02-27 17:23:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96cedcdddd6539ed804781c778f750a966f70ab3ca0798f54ebcb530d1f06f3eBlock Operator
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