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 6944265 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 54609422 epoch_slot_no: 4622 block_no: 6944088 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 73711 time: 2022-03-01 23:01:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401cc784f3fe73b8bc4f0b952c41695feadc650c1b86f5e10d2c3de485c463b1Block Operator
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