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 6947689 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 54682428 epoch_slot_no: 77628 block_no: 6947512 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 64031 time: 2022-03-02 19:18:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd36931828ae3bbaa2be4655d3a9fa38bb7a9b7bdda15b300b5d8de7b87a1206fBlock Operator
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