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 6956859 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54877591 epoch_slot_no: 272791 block_no: 6956682 slot_leader_id: 6720891 size: 68655 time: 2022-03-05 01:31:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ccf6a830c86b7a0253b228fb541f64daacef01f1d432a2838105ece995856c1Block Operator
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