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 6947856 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 54686037 epoch_slot_no: 81237 block_no: 6947679 slot_leader_id: 4583839 size: 77265 time: 2022-03-02 20:18:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ef66a137c9238c82e4d9dbcb3ac1921693fec95bc5406d691166217941e51bBlock Operator
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