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 6953215 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 54799056 epoch_slot_no: 194256 block_no: 6953038 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 78743 time: 2022-03-04 03:42:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c7287236538f0fcad210e719745c1a0a3a4c8a3ac236457254a113116de7024Block Operator
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