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 6953529 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 54805888 epoch_slot_no: 201088 block_no: 6953352 slot_leader_id: 4589346 size: 64509 time: 2022-03-04 05:36:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d8aa71b95444c3c530915dc6d5aad288e158fe193ce10fff236f33491321977Block Operator
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