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 6958930 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 54920295 epoch_slot_no: 315495 block_no: 6958753 slot_leader_id: 6538171 size: 78885 time: 2022-03-05 13:23:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16224d287d7c504480c8be9c5406d59bd87978e6964104c6c9f311983a813c6fBlock Operator
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