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 6944743 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 54619558 epoch_slot_no: 14758 block_no: 6944566 slot_leader_id: 4664808 size: 61550 time: 2022-03-02 01:50:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83dc12d96dd4622be99777d8c2b2643fbec3bed9ebe6cee6b610a4ef02261194Block Operator
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