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 6960063 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 54944644 epoch_slot_no: 339844 block_no: 6959886 slot_leader_id: 5676836 size: 77149 time: 2022-03-05 20:08:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x967bbf1b2e2cb3dc588b81c3899a03afcaac45e7490c07c3a0fb812a7c0bb1d6Block Operator
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