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 6937873 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 54475429 epoch_slot_no: 302629 block_no: 6937696 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 69635 time: 2022-02-28 09:48:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x798be66c74e9275a1ae620c19469d4110005e125e794e2a9e51c6da706aa6457Block Operator
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