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 6961697 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 54979734 epoch_slot_no: 374934 block_no: 6961520 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 45620 time: 2022-03-06 05:53:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a2daf0690ec9ab7fa3af190f58d4a5fb9a616700f1e7037e1d797ab7558b213Block Operator
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