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 6962968 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55006194 epoch_slot_no: 401394 block_no: 6962791 slot_leader_id: 4555658 size: 72008 time: 2022-03-06 13:14:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa01f8c08854a0db6474c58e2a8180e1c41c19b9cbf619e396b6162cfde12c94cBlock Operator
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