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 6957395 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 54888637 epoch_slot_no: 283837 block_no: 6957218 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 65272 time: 2022-03-05 04:35:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f13059c58a4a44d636ae5b115419417246374304342fc115a414b41970e6c4fBlock Operator
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