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 6943490 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 54593458 epoch_slot_no: 420658 block_no: 6943313 slot_leader_id: 6930744 size: 47034 time: 2022-03-01 18:35:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bd867d020ef2974354659d6337270a4e7986f9f9426b74c38229610f197c27bBlock Operator
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