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 6938189 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54482332 epoch_slot_no: 309532 block_no: 6938012 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 47410 time: 2022-02-28 11:43:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05c24ec9afd3d6f1cde6b62bd5184d51d7eed00055d002d322b8d5f1031adb84Block Operator
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