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 6960285 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 54949644 epoch_slot_no: 344844 block_no: 6960108 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 66567 time: 2022-03-05 21:32:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcfdb61d471fbad7bef7afaebc53c78ab2196c8bee2afcb72cdb6763afecc0a7Block Operator
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