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 6957993 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 54900943 epoch_slot_no: 296143 block_no: 6957816 slot_leader_id: 4556710 size: 48905 time: 2022-03-05 08:00:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8604fdc08ea46fcf9d13aaf065c0b3defe1db1c39b8e00f8a27fa7f4f046abeBlock Operator
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