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 6936991 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 54457076 epoch_slot_no: 284276 block_no: 6936814 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 49683 time: 2022-02-28 04:42:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf368433bcb886e80746de3a03b5e8f0b90d26f0927b978eb5e5be3fc594243aBlock Operator
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