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 6948274 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 54695252 epoch_slot_no: 90452 block_no: 6948097 slot_leader_id: 5026560 size: 70470 time: 2022-03-02 22:52:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x794c902580d5efa0815ac04a92ab5b927b5fba47d5091027352f293ef621a662Block Operator
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