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 6970413 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55163274 epoch_slot_no: 126474 block_no: 6970236 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 46647 time: 2022-03-08 08:52:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15d6670c8f38db264110c5b70e7a32460b855d40c847261d5b6e4a0bf3c6e1a8Block Operator
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