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 6936226 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 54440164 epoch_slot_no: 267364 block_no: 6936049 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 55856 time: 2022-02-28 00:00:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe612f496e499120025271127b6ae0b4b221ff1405c14ac639f476722e9c86733Block Operator
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