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 6949202 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 54714965 epoch_slot_no: 110165 block_no: 6949025 slot_leader_id: 6619294 size: 78742 time: 2022-03-03 04:20:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa7a552e7d96001f784b835d7bfafdec8d73a920c4fef9a8adc686013c57dbdcaBlock Operator
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