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 6957195 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54884778 epoch_slot_no: 279978 block_no: 6957018 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 36241 time: 2022-03-05 03:31:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd01063590e7340c45620c608a17c86b568f0dcab08c9af165507211b992ebb1Block Operator
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