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 6961177 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54968894 epoch_slot_no: 364094 block_no: 6961000 slot_leader_id: 6954050 size: 80492 time: 2022-03-06 02:53:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe360b6e5e81d4da2ae471dc1d7b584c3ed418e9636b494bc8f895b51027cd3dBlock Operator
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