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 6959694 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 54936708 epoch_slot_no: 331908 block_no: 6959517 slot_leader_id: 5414268 size: 79018 time: 2022-03-05 17:56:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa44d27b6c9f76b50f95fadf6bb4135ebe6281642da6761448deaca49fec6eec6Block Operator
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