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 6964785 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 55044560 epoch_slot_no: 7760 block_no: 6964608 slot_leader_id: 4598518 size: 79275 time: 2022-03-06 23:54:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95dfa744834a00311ef872e099007c1fc066d512f4d84093b7696fe652085fc2Block Operator
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