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 6947598 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54680583 epoch_slot_no: 75783 block_no: 6947421 slot_leader_id: 6577561 size: 65611 time: 2022-03-02 18:47:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf576583e002c78f6bb7f202a9fce5854af850c1a47e81a839d5dfa91c5b1f3cBlock Operator
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