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 6956735 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54874976 epoch_slot_no: 270176 block_no: 6956558 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 71100 time: 2022-03-05 00:47:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c7d41ba83c18f4e4f79bcbcfe9e4deb2ca2cd076004f3b61386e0c897bd7038Block Operator
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