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 6954658 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54829803 epoch_slot_no: 225003 block_no: 6954481 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 55272 time: 2022-03-04 12:14:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa5ddcedb802cdcabb3c7e3ccbbf35319a9778c5815a1ec0b0fb4b9b71694b6Block Operator
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