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 6943139 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54586053 epoch_slot_no: 413253 block_no: 6942962 slot_leader_id: 6074630 size: 63635 time: 2022-03-01 16:32:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2655607a32d85f61920e682858a09eb53e1f6bd4f6816472afbf9d917bd80d64Block Operator
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