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 6957517 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54891264 epoch_slot_no: 286464 block_no: 6957340 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 44885 time: 2022-03-05 05:19:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x095c4a8c856fb06caf05aa9074bf0607f9bae800bb135d59e0ff7a85741c9512Block Operator
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