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 6940318 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 54527684 epoch_slot_no: 354884 block_no: 6940141 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 62664 time: 2022-03-01 00:19:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d0eba681061a770182a93b90e804360913072cd134b0c36e7cd75cb6ed32bdBlock Operator
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