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 6947851 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 54685886 epoch_slot_no: 81086 block_no: 6947674 slot_leader_id: 6906417 size: 71482 time: 2022-03-02 20:16:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x768ca04a07acfc536dacbfe9c8a5dfbbb8a8c18050b3971b473bbf86da6a08ceBlock Operator
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