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 6968596 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55126058 epoch_slot_no: 89258 block_no: 6968419 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 68915 time: 2022-03-07 22:32:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d553371fa2eb4e06ba84dce27928062c0faaaf68477cd5cd4e0a8ef35899c37Block Operator
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