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 6946169 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 54650103 epoch_slot_no: 45303 block_no: 6945992 slot_leader_id: 6354417 size: 17301 time: 2022-03-02 10:19:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e152b0ae5a4494b7b90bd174b7e82a8666760bbd18b4ac2b65319c951dcbb88Block Operator
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