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 6955739 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54853674 epoch_slot_no: 248874 block_no: 6955562 slot_leader_id: 4635737 size: 53980 time: 2022-03-04 18:52:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed88f26d1c9c8166ef56dfa3e717b081cb57e24c010086c100070e8bfda49c68Block Operator
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