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 6944742 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 54619543 epoch_slot_no: 14743 block_no: 6944565 slot_leader_id: 4837061 size: 69995 time: 2022-03-02 01:50:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa00c8121b581b921583d9b63422eba4838eadfd96dc3c12a46b571df8dd55483Block Operator
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