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 6956696 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54874246 epoch_slot_no: 269446 block_no: 6956519 slot_leader_id: 4560270 size: 62414 time: 2022-03-05 00:35:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc29eeec86209aea64a7da306d136e2c839554cac7714cf80662b4588398f98edBlock Operator
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