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 6953370 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 54802554 epoch_slot_no: 197754 block_no: 6953193 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 78088 time: 2022-03-04 04:40:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7996cb293dab3e6aa2bd455893deb81a252b361a6f9f88090c1a0d3c89b1a359Block Operator
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