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 6957579 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54892433 epoch_slot_no: 287633 block_no: 6957402 slot_leader_id: 6882915 size: 80244 time: 2022-03-05 05:38:44 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53e127261ee391563157a4efd75210b88510ce8de405c829f139151bbd0d9ce3Block Operator
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