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 6950989 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 54753069 epoch_slot_no: 148269 block_no: 6950812 slot_leader_id: 4610095 size: 80211 time: 2022-03-03 14:56:00 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc0a0087ff44962992104c1cc2ca054e7f96fba3486be37b8808ac23f99464cBlock Operator
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