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 6952167 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 54777036 epoch_slot_no: 172236 block_no: 6951990 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 58424 time: 2022-03-03 21:35:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0732ba25febceae31908cef4d21e67d88cec0cfd61c063e4741b1f333270cce5Block Operator
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