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 6943786 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54599790 epoch_slot_no: 426990 block_no: 6943609 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 36797 time: 2022-03-01 20:21:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d661522cf13003ccf301ae2212b52dc77acc3cbfb90dd66e5b9264b580e0e38Block Operator
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