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 6960873 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 54962097 epoch_slot_no: 357297 block_no: 6960696 slot_leader_id: 6300506 size: 78664 time: 2022-03-06 00:59:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce60289f0ce817d517ba769c7b5fce69934232a9c95a69eeac996f18f606409Block Operator
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