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 6938627 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 54491034 epoch_slot_no: 318234 block_no: 6938450 slot_leader_id: 5019893 size: 51525 time: 2022-02-28 14:08:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x734509e4f7fe5e6339d5a8713a35d02f9fa7755ad65c763e7ea2e3942a34e06aBlock Operator
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