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 6957963 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 54900435 epoch_slot_no: 295635 block_no: 6957786 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 74491 time: 2022-03-05 07:52:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89169568f00bfe021b88461e2a6e79c22b0d1da81a435bb3d8fd9d07746479eaBlock Operator
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