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 6960946 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 54963955 epoch_slot_no: 359155 block_no: 6960769 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 78622 time: 2022-03-06 01:30:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9717ed833e729f006a2da222f25b6a60c6e42bc5a83697a0375b717103cb01e3Block Operator
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