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 6935267 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 85 slot_no: 54420662 epoch_slot_no: 247862 block_no: 6935090 slot_leader_id: 5873516 size: 80317 time: 2022-02-27 18:35:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ebfd7f184872a12cee378ca891c8a6a57fc428cda9b34fb3dcbb9689991c177Block Operator
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