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 6958387 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 54909495 epoch_slot_no: 304695 block_no: 6958210 slot_leader_id: 6476930 size: 58464 time: 2022-03-05 10:23:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c228b26cef476483a95d54cbffa60a156d305f3b7c82b34ddcc0a6601f5eba5Block Operator
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