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 6953480 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 54804877 epoch_slot_no: 200077 block_no: 6953303 slot_leader_id: 6883677 size: 80203 time: 2022-03-04 05:19:28 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee497fd3237452041b8e9498070c1f1464fcf615861c95d9600c8553a3a4588cBlock Operator
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