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 6954440 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54825258 epoch_slot_no: 220458 block_no: 6954263 slot_leader_id: 4770088 size: 59177 time: 2022-03-04 10:59:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bf84cae669e3147a8d2d45362ee45672a610c9a306b38eb822bc629d65a908eBlock Operator
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