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 6935375 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 223 slot_no: 54422455 epoch_slot_no: 249655 block_no: 6935198 slot_leader_id: 5307363 size: 79315 time: 2022-02-27 19:05:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x890ac273bddadf2e272f5c29b0f16a9640114472f0adc1b2991e192bfbd14804Block Operator
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