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 6958242 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54906341 epoch_slot_no: 301541 block_no: 6958065 slot_leader_id: 5886883 size: 79567 time: 2022-03-05 09:30:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b47c560678d1a65111e31b6a3cac34b2abad6f51a2da658cdc2a08ca640a1f6Block Operator
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