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 6935815 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54431888 epoch_slot_no: 259088 block_no: 6935638 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 41572 time: 2022-02-27 21:42:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51ed269f83b0f018b02d4f83e181ab5bdd05e7dd02d57861a818264bd6f5c2f3Block Operator
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