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 6949153 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 54713902 epoch_slot_no: 109102 block_no: 6948976 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 80312 time: 2022-03-03 04:03:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7632452abe3d08290e91b6e55dffcfb7d9ac0c010670701cf19a2058fa569aBlock Operator
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