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 6956517 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54870186 epoch_slot_no: 265386 block_no: 6956340 slot_leader_id: 5751320 size: 67600 time: 2022-03-04 23:27:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x725419d4aae72cb0acbd094f68d9d9e93d33d6f0cb2322c1185dc1e8eed5c012Block Operator
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