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 6962014 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 54986308 epoch_slot_no: 381508 block_no: 6961837 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 62733 time: 2022-03-06 07:43:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62b49d227f89b3a9e340440d29f3802258bbdaf47d9e631868b301caac6c837bBlock Operator
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