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 6960501 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 54954078 epoch_slot_no: 349278 block_no: 6960324 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 80190 time: 2022-03-05 22:46:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c6eea63ee4d5ec9af68dd2bc2da0d77ec2f3bd91a40e8da3b380d6fe85af11Block Operator
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