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 6969717 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55150101 epoch_slot_no: 113301 block_no: 6969540 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 71760 time: 2022-03-08 05:13:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49072694c6dad566fffbacb51c97a7527193b9cb704aea6c72c68f15bfa73945Block Operator
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