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 6963788 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 54 slot_no: 55023707 epoch_slot_no: 418907 block_no: 6963611 slot_leader_id: 4591630 size: 77905 time: 2022-03-06 18:06:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26c3be9c99d70b0c5e8e954d63fb502345cd301bd2babb1409226dc17988575aBlock Operator
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