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 6964159 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55031614 epoch_slot_no: 426814 block_no: 6963982 slot_leader_id: 4715465 size: 80348 time: 2022-03-06 20:18:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5a0241b4fe44c6fe381afee70104af3ddc13baf2623bd5e1fa2b7f72f9925c5Block Operator
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