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 6946437 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 54655668 epoch_slot_no: 50868 block_no: 6946260 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 57785 time: 2022-03-02 11:52:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0a8ae18894c40516ddeb7badade0bc9f83a918f8e7dc1bede511c8218173645Block Operator
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