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 6954516 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54826675 epoch_slot_no: 221875 block_no: 6954339 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 66487 time: 2022-03-04 11:22:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8b669519aa4b5aade44506e37955004991888f6f6db5bf4503f3b2faf9af499Block Operator
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