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 6968931 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55133260 epoch_slot_no: 96460 block_no: 6968754 slot_leader_id: 5937944 size: 62099 time: 2022-03-08 00:32:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8aedb9d584cf162ab14c8e1f74dfa7c9da0d78dab04788974f594a17ab9a82b7Block Operator
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