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 6956233 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54864207 epoch_slot_no: 259407 block_no: 6956056 slot_leader_id: 6192730 size: 67046 time: 2022-03-04 21:48:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x133fa1e88787f54a857c8cf0c2f57b9004353a79477425449730c12362999899Block Operator
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