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 6953596 Details
Epoch: 324 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 54807251 epoch_slot_no: 202451 block_no: 6953419 slot_leader_id: 5046607 size: 66234 time: 2022-03-04 05:59:02 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e2890d3dbe36f9481c0f5e000d6c46cb722aa2392b9b54a855e8e086a5db98Block Operator
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