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 6946004 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54646687 epoch_slot_no: 41887 block_no: 6945827 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 62448 time: 2022-03-02 09:22:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9747c384056ec6f6cdac3fc1f41952c767efba52b392ec4eb66369efd8d97b0cBlock Operator
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