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 6964188 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55032177 epoch_slot_no: 427377 block_no: 6964011 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 43792 time: 2022-03-06 20:27:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda83dcb9c5c2669b658f521c590af31a05b4db29c2bd6ad5d147288f3d6703baBlock Operator
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