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 6952317 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 54780079 epoch_slot_no: 175279 block_no: 6952140 slot_leader_id: 6405817 size: 80314 time: 2022-03-03 22:26:10 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd84c1b4f335d7be354f97ef3fc64e2221ad76250e8f943abc3aed732f71a7dcBlock Operator
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