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 6958347 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 54908293 epoch_slot_no: 303493 block_no: 6958170 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 79466 time: 2022-03-05 10:03:04 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b8bc45dde2c47cd1fdeb94790d1c406e0bda88a5c9ab1c773ee031af41007b0Block Operator
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