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 6965206 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55052947 epoch_slot_no: 16147 block_no: 6965029 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 75809 time: 2022-03-07 02:13:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ed9a6d4f87e44eb2b478fc866733a7e084b055c31152c883cd5e0b8ef65767aBlock Operator
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