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 6946875 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54664995 epoch_slot_no: 60195 block_no: 6946698 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 79121 time: 2022-03-02 14:28:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bd7d20fb8229556a878c3ba54008c1a1eaac064aeb55dfe8c7cd3e3f9173e65Block Operator
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