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 6959874 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 54940371 epoch_slot_no: 335571 block_no: 6959697 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 80197 time: 2022-03-05 18:57:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d318dbd50a444e2a9c2f04231c19695093d11dd3b7e5da3c1811b594b99ee51Block Operator
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