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 6957145 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54883734 epoch_slot_no: 278934 block_no: 6956968 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 80259 time: 2022-03-05 03:13:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaaeeb22eb6c7256c346f86e874c1a61ad9df9115a3b924e98bed3fcba1f71e37Block Operator
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