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 6956447 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 54868470 epoch_slot_no: 263670 block_no: 6956270 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 37173 time: 2022-03-04 22:59:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad9ca8f416ffbcdf54a6bd7b395c2bd5bcffa68772dd6a73af401c0ca9813540Block Operator
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