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 6961526 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 54976224 epoch_slot_no: 371424 block_no: 6961349 slot_leader_id: 5740562 size: 44638 time: 2022-03-06 04:55:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedae3de17067b60c7b9ac70b6bbffbc2e79988c125ec82a1a9ae52d0458b083cBlock Operator
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