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 6963995 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55028189 epoch_slot_no: 423389 block_no: 6963818 slot_leader_id: 4556351 size: 79181 time: 2022-03-06 19:21:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29293e9013ef93ba052da1f3ac5b3e1e30f9737cbf4b456a639d5a87d28ef3aeBlock Operator
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