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 6943427 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54592253 epoch_slot_no: 419453 block_no: 6943250 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 62794 time: 2022-03-01 18:15:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96670bc7ac60d039f4ab2fa34539d9b50cbdd0f97728e73542581d7ac8ca1cb8Block Operator
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