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 6958258 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 54906717 epoch_slot_no: 301917 block_no: 6958081 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 80512 time: 2022-03-05 09:36:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5de3026ffe6244cd8685bf321f89adf829793f389f0a6f8496d111c1751c8a54Block Operator
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