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 6941078 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54543143 epoch_slot_no: 370343 block_no: 6940901 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 58401 time: 2022-03-01 04:37:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x577e2505849e3ccb984db4f2df24bc54e09b7a3adbd5e51fcc6209f1fbd3a382Block Operator
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