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 6946134 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 54649468 epoch_slot_no: 44668 block_no: 6945957 slot_leader_id: 6826835 size: 64390 time: 2022-03-02 10:09:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff2951b11e19223026cd98aa39a2cda42e58a4863ddbc67309c419b7d2cd94eBlock Operator
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