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 6942250 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54567639 epoch_slot_no: 394839 block_no: 6942073 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 63290 time: 2022-03-01 11:25:30 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e82f9f42081c2b4315c07430033cfc94c741ac66edb557d2fea18370e6d2c1Block Operator
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