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 6965258 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55054057 epoch_slot_no: 17257 block_no: 6965081 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 80722 time: 2022-03-07 02:32:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bed9dcd51289637031d8d210eb2e87b303ed98a55cfd5be14ee8f24cf045601Block Operator
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