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 6959408 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 54930394 epoch_slot_no: 325594 block_no: 6959231 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 33899 time: 2022-03-05 16:11:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3547d9a6f1e53257cc3b0883b69e9eb0ab180af223a61d76b83ed8c2f89d82e1Block Operator
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