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 6955959 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 54858085 epoch_slot_no: 253285 block_no: 6955782 slot_leader_id: 6955959 size: 79670 time: 2022-03-04 20:06:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d318f6db34b117cc14184cfd2006a8b63f5458417a6c1f56c7a6773114d4772Block Operator
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