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 6936347 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54442893 epoch_slot_no: 270093 block_no: 6936170 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 46275 time: 2022-02-28 00:46:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a02f48e3533578f6a71de6bfe7b8b843d28c9f457c510ae520a96246842415Block Operator
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