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 6946189 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 54650595 epoch_slot_no: 45795 block_no: 6946012 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 27296 time: 2022-03-02 10:28:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8b619f611e94bcd424c7a4a9d8c0994a12cfd3331b93526e68cc9316cd5cf7Block Operator
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