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 6964174 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55032016 epoch_slot_no: 427216 block_no: 6963997 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 76600 time: 2022-03-06 20:25:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76b0fe20ff1b8febf5fbdc8a642c962f52604b40ef84a96de3e0c23d71b6e8a8Block Operator
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