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 6967743 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55107498 epoch_slot_no: 70698 block_no: 6967566 slot_leader_id: 5752428 size: 75984 time: 2022-03-07 17:23:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6b828faf9408c756e2965e3eb8b6a40640a382cd54799ed9b71ac93f099901dBlock Operator
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