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 6951543 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 54764140 epoch_slot_no: 159340 block_no: 6951366 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 70427 time: 2022-03-03 18:00:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x674cafb6943e06a1b1ac8bf6ea09e0a27c0fc580e33d8924040a64a466c5a75aBlock Operator
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