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 6963586 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55019272 epoch_slot_no: 414472 block_no: 6963409 slot_leader_id: 6006144 size: 76700 time: 2022-03-06 16:52:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e9a77632cf11371bd6638ee91c2ac8a7d8da104c09438e53783e7edbe09f7b8Block Operator
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