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 6965082 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55050450 epoch_slot_no: 13650 block_no: 6964905 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 70866 time: 2022-03-07 01:32:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e93190778a2a5770b38a9eac8bddee959adc833d87bd64fe304e0eebbceb061Block Operator
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