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 6956411 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 54867796 epoch_slot_no: 262996 block_no: 6956234 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 56955 time: 2022-03-04 22:48:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8615bc6a05d4647e9bfdc12a533b5ed0445a09af8dc42d2e20a8be728010a7aBlock Operator
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