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 6946748 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54662406 epoch_slot_no: 57606 block_no: 6946571 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 63819 time: 2022-03-02 13:44:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac26c94acffc5f45aebffb6964b767e4db32ed5407203949594688c73adb73bcBlock Operator
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