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 6952555 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 54785158 epoch_slot_no: 180358 block_no: 6952378 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 79867 time: 2022-03-03 23:50:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b321dfc4cc5d5104e6cbad44d5d86e20a5fa5e1040365c017d7fa7f35c299eBlock Operator
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