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 6970249 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55160136 epoch_slot_no: 123336 block_no: 6970072 slot_leader_id: 4654045 size: 80543 time: 2022-03-08 08:00:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bf9fa733f3a6392aac0af121b51d51a9ac17009f525c17fe7bbffc6745a93b2Block Operator
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