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 6943123 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 54585747 epoch_slot_no: 412947 block_no: 6942946 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 61015 time: 2022-03-01 16:27:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ee1eeb79174e53b38602837b0682df0f590966e60e3903cd653511c9db0dbd7Block Operator
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