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 6940360 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 54528539 epoch_slot_no: 355739 block_no: 6940183 slot_leader_id: 6564563 size: 55756 time: 2022-03-01 00:33:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb48fd6582963796164ad04f05753d1fb0c5d0df476ca9247992589a4cb9bf27Block Operator
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