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 6950374 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54739387 epoch_slot_no: 134587 block_no: 6950197 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 74648 time: 2022-03-03 11:07:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x241a1b724a0b9913dcbe3a1d9ae78fa877977ed1baaa162cad4e1f605b6c1e18Block Operator
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