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 6957294 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 54886457 epoch_slot_no: 281657 block_no: 6957117 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 49755 time: 2022-03-05 03:59:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf175b618f6d1febc2bc28dd1a222bd30b0ed7f30bdf89df16d8a1f4622da9bd8Block Operator
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