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 6942763 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 54578648 epoch_slot_no: 405848 block_no: 6942586 slot_leader_id: 6300590 size: 78002 time: 2022-03-01 14:28:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb250e25f7eb686527c8b26b74a0f5286f731fa67c63b6d78fbcf35102869cdb0Block Operator
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