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 6943236 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 54588298 epoch_slot_no: 415498 block_no: 6943059 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 35814 time: 2022-03-01 17:09:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5efbccd44cc9a9d58ddae02346b67512bf64782f8720372fe352abd39ba16f36Block Operator
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