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 6954183 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54819109 epoch_slot_no: 214309 block_no: 6954006 slot_leader_id: 6447667 size: 41655 time: 2022-03-04 09:16:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b6b08636e25430fefe195ad0fc4f14246e40010a113282ddae97d65e32dab88Block Operator
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