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 6971243 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 55179638 epoch_slot_no: 142838 block_no: 6971066 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 66393 time: 2022-03-08 13:25:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5025647d2bd8ba095b5299bbd7e387be1c5040bb37c05ec1f42ecec9b035bf6cBlock Operator
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