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 6959518 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54932605 epoch_slot_no: 327805 block_no: 6959341 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 41856 time: 2022-03-05 16:48:16 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bded9d6dab98949202f5561efcfd71fd23f47b97ddcaf0c5cb3b142ce56325aBlock Operator
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