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 6936462 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 54445842 epoch_slot_no: 273042 block_no: 6936285 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 45162 time: 2022-02-28 01:35:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34fe10fcf6ff595abc4c302d88a2736ab73ec12fcbe7e5af2a471f38417b391aBlock Operator
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