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 6958881 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54919311 epoch_slot_no: 314511 block_no: 6958704 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 69610 time: 2022-03-05 13:06:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26580d3d0c43eb1a170a3dc410aefab7d6ae3cac41dca54ddb4da701a068febfBlock Operator
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