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 6946436 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 54655634 epoch_slot_no: 50834 block_no: 6946259 slot_leader_id: 6405679 size: 79425 time: 2022-03-02 11:52:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9591030b5d2796fe01f49c61fd1f3055844d45245f7e50f6f47729ca76bfea9aBlock Operator
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