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 6968103 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 55115309 epoch_slot_no: 78509 block_no: 6967926 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 78749 time: 2022-03-07 19:33:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02351aa93f4a772f93344c93977becc56f05957e9c6336a6bbf6d19428f17868Block Operator
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