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 6967718 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55107106 epoch_slot_no: 70306 block_no: 6967541 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 49788 time: 2022-03-07 17:16:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703d43a0ead9aa920ee8dc0a7e1ea95dd22d94b995e73c940ff196b49561ae94Block Operator
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