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 6966222 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55075214 epoch_slot_no: 38414 block_no: 6966045 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 70871 time: 2022-03-07 08:25:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fbf306e82737ee3868faeb6fad9fe6af209a86264cc56dc46e9bd82cfeae54dBlock Operator
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