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 6946408 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54654974 epoch_slot_no: 50174 block_no: 6946231 slot_leader_id: 6395838 size: 48619 time: 2022-03-02 11:41:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2773df88b5b6a5899f25ea4b1d1f4a7256115f57a038478c907b88b873c9eaaBlock Operator
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