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 6958205 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 54905264 epoch_slot_no: 300464 block_no: 6958028 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 52311 time: 2022-03-05 09:12:35 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36c09af337db5ea4283bd5459c243eb344b27fee3a8c5f8f8739363939d65564Block Operator
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