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 6943221 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 54587988 epoch_slot_no: 415188 block_no: 6943044 slot_leader_id: 6368292 size: 72889 time: 2022-03-01 17:04:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4be3c637543781b8f134f9aa8b6ff5e0ae53864cd7f74f6a4db393b8ddce3c7cBlock Operator
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