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 6937315 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54463712 epoch_slot_no: 290912 block_no: 6937138 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 75827 time: 2022-02-28 06:33:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608b21abdfec3721b091689e8e13134431476c86b36181cc8dc35e5a16a85ab5Block Operator
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