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 6948763 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54705475 epoch_slot_no: 100675 block_no: 6948586 slot_leader_id: 6624897 size: 43535 time: 2022-03-03 01:42:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x217c217345722798f3b87ced901d38492b7ab9dc56918eb030f3e868c8a4fbe4Block Operator
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