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 6938757 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 54493664 epoch_slot_no: 320864 block_no: 6938580 slot_leader_id: 6848926 size: 69953 time: 2022-02-28 14:52:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0248c191e87094e10baa55d9e6a0e0faafbf29433060ab307e4af422b283ba37Block Operator
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