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 6959314 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 54928382 epoch_slot_no: 323582 block_no: 6959137 slot_leader_id: 6416000 size: 54633 time: 2022-03-05 15:37:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fc7ce37fdbed8046124f08faae59b16cd87cece4ff495d5e64b89b0c7920f14Block Operator
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