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 6946112 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 54649058 epoch_slot_no: 44258 block_no: 6945935 slot_leader_id: 6113076 size: 57657 time: 2022-03-02 10:02:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff6a202332ea2dbb405ef31bec9b7bfcf18dc70e307f25d68da0e95e9a979bc0Block Operator
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