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 6971563 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55186581 epoch_slot_no: 149781 block_no: 6971386 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 54608 time: 2022-03-08 15:21:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55de71ae0d35ece2d804a7a7a6d55033ddd3e30d55b4b36789d86826772d4c0aBlock Operator
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