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 6943149 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54586294 epoch_slot_no: 413494 block_no: 6942972 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 53933 time: 2022-03-01 16:36:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a76c3da44400d0c6de7539b1d3b0d5e63211eb15000be956b0b9e04a55b2d5Block Operator
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