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 6957251 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 54885817 epoch_slot_no: 281017 block_no: 6957074 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 77606 time: 2022-03-05 03:48:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa34c6ac17ecbd7ee29b826d22da283a90ddc85dce43fb72aff9505d2cdcfe3d1Block Operator
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