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 6957238 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 54885594 epoch_slot_no: 280794 block_no: 6957061 slot_leader_id: 6448300 size: 80403 time: 2022-03-05 03:44:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x575f68b3b2e289ff0496b5b19fbf107dc1ab37a36892057829d0fbcb185e5745Block Operator
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