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 6969392 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55143571 epoch_slot_no: 106771 block_no: 6969215 slot_leader_id: 6054140 size: 80125 time: 2022-03-08 03:24:22 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c7bd07d5e6f339d77bea3d74c80c5e2060a596aa0465cf231a7a7ea57aa0e1Block Operator
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