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 6938953 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54498054 epoch_slot_no: 325254 block_no: 6938776 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 54930 time: 2022-02-28 16:05:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbe0e46d3189f44c6aa3e97fb95c7abcdc22795ee619a42a7232055a7fee7facBlock Operator
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