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 6967555 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55103696 epoch_slot_no: 66896 block_no: 6967378 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 78738 time: 2022-03-07 16:19:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0035606e8df021b8a765485c9e0bae8d7c1503ce84b633a8a5b2fe90164e554eBlock Operator
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