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 6957574 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54892315 epoch_slot_no: 287515 block_no: 6957397 slot_leader_id: 4592317 size: 52374 time: 2022-03-05 05:36:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a44fe9a7dc2c1ae45d626ef6db8ee2f5e308ec26fc3e4e8271c5f9af2182f2bBlock Operator
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