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 6960012 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 54943286 epoch_slot_no: 338486 block_no: 6959835 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 62901 time: 2022-03-05 19:46:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86dd29fc762e9b4246c1d7d689160abd9cd59f47c2b35d9ab77b2e746521429cBlock Operator
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