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 6969361 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55142877 epoch_slot_no: 106077 block_no: 6969184 slot_leader_id: 5877750 size: 71554 time: 2022-03-08 03:12:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42587774e084172eaf4838b09b64709adbf8a0055ff819261c2d8b1ec55b872dBlock Operator
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