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 6938978 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 54498650 epoch_slot_no: 325850 block_no: 6938801 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 65957 time: 2022-02-28 16:15:41 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb324536e2ed1130a5ee582d04f91c551a0d9c746e3bba8b36f631e3d0d125888Block Operator
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