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 6946346 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 54653774 epoch_slot_no: 48974 block_no: 6946169 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 80207 time: 2022-03-02 11:21:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18844bc28d2b7d1a9cd3ca9cabed2e4952aec6bf4299b63319432307deec99e5Block Operator
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