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 6937231 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 54462025 epoch_slot_no: 289225 block_no: 6937054 slot_leader_id: 6496682 size: 69262 time: 2022-02-28 06:05:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad9a9ba4489c0f92a8a8d64db0b0d395c2ac709a00251a3cce23ee01d4489f40Block Operator
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