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 6967751 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55107631 epoch_slot_no: 70831 block_no: 6967574 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 46463 time: 2022-03-07 17:25:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940577d69d4ccdd9311b92bdfe7c3487468bb8b80b9ef80f45c2f19faee7a11cBlock Operator
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