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 6956611 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 54872356 epoch_slot_no: 267556 block_no: 6956434 slot_leader_id: 5988428 size: 79413 time: 2022-03-05 00:04:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c06e0fd6a0961a989ff161e541d1c5f58dc1114788da6627676b96252f53a8fBlock Operator
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