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 6942995 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54583035 epoch_slot_no: 410235 block_no: 6942818 slot_leader_id: 4918062 size: 52505 time: 2022-03-01 15:42:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86fa00c0f9bf4e9f470225a2e68c06e19e366c109f0e51041bb0ae9ef1bb182fBlock Operator
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