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 6949142 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 54713689 epoch_slot_no: 108889 block_no: 6948965 slot_leader_id: 6447988 size: 71703 time: 2022-03-03 03:59:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb428f49305e4de04f186055cc8fb2aac0e992b7c2a3246a7b7b8c54f15f976eBlock Operator
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