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 6945099 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54627405 epoch_slot_no: 22605 block_no: 6944922 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 80662 time: 2022-03-02 04:01:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33d442a4bb38092eea89a6b5fcdf6d1f8b7e59f97147b7e699049ec869af8518Block Operator
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