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 6947373 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 54676033 epoch_slot_no: 71233 block_no: 6947196 slot_leader_id: 5386865 size: 69716 time: 2022-03-02 17:32:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x326e0b8d419c4df9dfc435d2e1c532e69c0620ace3f78ddbe9f55cef09bc88f3Block Operator
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