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 6940401 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 54529375 epoch_slot_no: 356575 block_no: 6940224 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 80549 time: 2022-03-01 00:47:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe414f30c1440f6595b6bb59d03e51c92a54a7355f3d796c4a86c8a3b7a145d6Block Operator
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