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 6965940 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55068792 epoch_slot_no: 31992 block_no: 6965763 slot_leader_id: 5386810 size: 76398 time: 2022-03-07 06:38:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x259afe5bb0857d834d78a194c7ab1a6ac067f78e6ecc1654fd4c123c0117008bBlock Operator
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