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 6947516 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54678913 epoch_slot_no: 74113 block_no: 6947339 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 79751 time: 2022-03-02 18:20:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b58e698eeb63b347c6fac2c48c80ab337bd223dcf86fc35607e6529e82a7724Block Operator
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