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 6965326 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55055599 epoch_slot_no: 18799 block_no: 6965149 slot_leader_id: 6895879 size: 79225 time: 2022-03-07 02:58:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1282dc9bdee7f5e447b8bceb91da8bd861d8ce3797d97d9bf5e98c68cb8540f9Block Operator
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