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 6948271 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54695196 epoch_slot_no: 90396 block_no: 6948094 slot_leader_id: 4563943 size: 74134 time: 2022-03-02 22:51:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d662367bcd251e4f41d3b9624aedcd178fa771e6dbaef42e4c84a56b0f96f7Block Operator
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