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 6960646 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 54957364 epoch_slot_no: 352564 block_no: 6960469 slot_leader_id: 6134495 size: 80575 time: 2022-03-05 23:40:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf38d66c28bae95ee2a8e91fcfbc061fd2563a5e541e347b12a38fa83deecb16Block Operator
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