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 6944398 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 66 slot_no: 54612306 epoch_slot_no: 7506 block_no: 6944221 slot_leader_id: 5564909 size: 79850 time: 2022-03-01 23:49:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce2027498ef23105ce5344b2ed5e518b0fe1f86e720d779769e43961fc142c4aBlock Operator
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