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 6942642 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 54575854 epoch_slot_no: 403054 block_no: 6942465 slot_leader_id: 5086951 size: 80165 time: 2022-03-01 13:42:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9a0c98a456e3992d72e0d5faf7dbaec58eef9b21d35aedfa012458054c0a636Block Operator
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