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 6943985 Details
Epoch: 323 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 54603920 epoch_slot_no: 431120 block_no: 6943808 slot_leader_id: 5156956 size: 80488 time: 2022-03-01 21:30:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9a92e88dd3368a38c578568912a2ba9986217bd7c83da4db55bcb3a34f34cdBlock Operator
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