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 6968458 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55122968 epoch_slot_no: 86168 block_no: 6968281 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 79390 time: 2022-03-07 21:40:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3f462ba37bef12dbd451304a2e8ee012e313a559f0e0c3a506b72e641903524Block Operator
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