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 6938652 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 54491465 epoch_slot_no: 318665 block_no: 6938475 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 73679 time: 2022-02-28 14:15:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ab336f9c83348fc22f29c95ce7e77aa430f097ece7fc6a581cdaac6dd369d7Block Operator
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