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 6956830 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 54876956 epoch_slot_no: 272156 block_no: 6956653 slot_leader_id: 4588641 size: 80490 time: 2022-03-05 01:20:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde39667ce588e7f9a7ad76a951393c2268f6088ed29496dc72a2edd0992117b5Block Operator
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