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 6968463 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55123125 epoch_slot_no: 86325 block_no: 6968286 slot_leader_id: 6786324 size: 78633 time: 2022-03-07 21:43:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ecc01b6b5729c2e88f7d009944bc23963211e195d8c7103e7d97474cf225c68Block Operator
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