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 6971057 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55176030 epoch_slot_no: 139230 block_no: 6970880 slot_leader_id: 4594584 size: 40486 time: 2022-03-08 12:25:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2ab51455520da50ea2e36b373bc7d38a5cf7dd8b9e3c6c1248e2116b00426a4Block Operator
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