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 6968584 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55125763 epoch_slot_no: 88963 block_no: 6968407 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 68307 time: 2022-03-07 22:27:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42941748bb1e5159c071b5c6d3e522e0783e749eb6441d1fb0265bdbbdd905fdBlock Operator
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