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 6950535 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 54743041 epoch_slot_no: 138241 block_no: 6950358 slot_leader_id: 5364702 size: 38402 time: 2022-03-03 12:08:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ced1ccf4d52ba1b4397b00df9a4e99c44f71b655244754be1533112d3938f76Block Operator
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