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 6948165 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54692663 epoch_slot_no: 87863 block_no: 6947988 slot_leader_id: 5771063 size: 53200 time: 2022-03-02 22:09:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e4661666a3572d3ae54db3c126bd794713b3d05ac25e108804e4f57b5e0e529Block Operator
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