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 6961720 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 54980111 epoch_slot_no: 375311 block_no: 6961543 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 19794 time: 2022-03-06 06:00:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dd09c645e5647fc62dfe8effd12500e5897e1d2e4dc75f750483832f93356eaBlock Operator
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