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 6957973 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54900630 epoch_slot_no: 295830 block_no: 6957796 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 50383 time: 2022-03-05 07:55:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88b018170a57b0f0772bf79a5858f6df2bf04fb41a2749a283c2b362ff4f4aecBlock Operator
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