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 6959644 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 58 slot_no: 54935498 epoch_slot_no: 330698 block_no: 6959467 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 80484 time: 2022-03-05 17:36:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07bf51a2d7b361ed3a4ef400a4ae56ef767e9de6cbb961d47da66d40cbc93579Block Operator
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