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 6963363 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55014179 epoch_slot_no: 409379 block_no: 6963186 slot_leader_id: 4860249 size: 44085 time: 2022-03-06 15:27:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81dba9db6a25e5d0956d2f3bf723009592b2e76632aad54960636936b9657f4aBlock Operator
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