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 6970035 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55156442 epoch_slot_no: 119642 block_no: 6969858 slot_leader_id: 5616335 size: 57299 time: 2022-03-08 06:58:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99e58821ffd02d7d8bcc4f9302bcb736372066e2a009b1b49eb92a7962cdf189Block Operator
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