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 6962649 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 54999380 epoch_slot_no: 394580 block_no: 6962472 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 13127 time: 2022-03-06 11:21:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x374326b418dc23be8dcaf3f9d7471d338e711045f8cf42e6e9f74d32c9d8c260Block Operator
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