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 6970661 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 55168143 epoch_slot_no: 131343 block_no: 6970484 slot_leader_id: 6037890 size: 56446 time: 2022-03-08 10:13:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x219c38604f0a4be1d1fc0492aa1a738b90e4fc78e6159a1c391647f7ad4d10a0Block Operator
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