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 6943474 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54593057 epoch_slot_no: 420257 block_no: 6943297 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 56360 time: 2022-03-01 18:29:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4953928da0bb02dd102b035a3b52f7d78a9753f8fabb21ebe4143d7a7dcfa29Block Operator
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