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 6966759 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55086026 epoch_slot_no: 49226 block_no: 6966582 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 74921 time: 2022-03-07 11:25:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18eae14b494db7540c7e4d9d889645b3a144b177259705e8815b095ba2013158Block Operator
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