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 6935340 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 54421811 epoch_slot_no: 249011 block_no: 6935163 slot_leader_id: 5279020 size: 79687 time: 2022-02-27 18:55:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2bb3522f9abdee8fd34e4d96b0ec7b917fca7f32b6c32e0a857d76a82c356feBlock Operator
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