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 6961927 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54984324 epoch_slot_no: 379524 block_no: 6961750 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 46403 time: 2022-03-06 07:10:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7756c6170cc0dd90af8ffb210ac6fb2daae826d163e31b77bcd8b6bec279c06bBlock Operator
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