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 6971312 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55181082 epoch_slot_no: 144282 block_no: 6971135 slot_leader_id: 6447436 size: 43240 time: 2022-03-08 13:49:33 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b49efb01b139737db2133e3f0586dd8ef6d5ec85e7b11b05b5a24bbb85f4eedBlock Operator
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