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 6940351 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 53 slot_no: 54528300 epoch_slot_no: 355500 block_no: 6940174 slot_leader_id: 5449570 size: 68244 time: 2022-03-01 00:29:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0aa2c8355cacb475bd9ac4efe1664ee9afd4a56d1e65f9fd85875187d740b74Block Operator
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