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 6957582 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 54892533 epoch_slot_no: 287733 block_no: 6957405 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 67153 time: 2022-03-05 05:40:24 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1ae3e613f65f22d7351263cc5a31953192a1af29abc747f330b912ef057b825Block Operator
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