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 6946653 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 54660250 epoch_slot_no: 55450 block_no: 6946476 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 51451 time: 2022-03-02 13:09:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ae4cb5ccb44bd1f46308d578d6f56ed714cd21086ae7fc629c53c837e307a4Block Operator
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