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 6947952 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54688072 epoch_slot_no: 83272 block_no: 6947775 slot_leader_id: 5331941 size: 69900 time: 2022-03-02 20:52:43 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265ce1a7599558f01785db4232f5ea6a7b0bea415b9bfc9253a7c61f403ab0fbBlock Operator
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