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 6971430 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55183900 epoch_slot_no: 147100 block_no: 6971253 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 53914 time: 2022-03-08 14:36:31 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74702c0e8e9cf645da0953290fa98a9c00cd03ecc294d2caab5be00626e5a6c8Block Operator
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