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 6964167 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 55031823 epoch_slot_no: 427023 block_no: 6963990 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 53650 time: 2022-03-06 20:21:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c066a55e253af6ea5eca1ae954e2a9c96acc09b538876518b438c3e29f3cf91Block Operator
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