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 6971779 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55191509 epoch_slot_no: 154709 block_no: 6971602 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 77203 time: 2022-03-08 16:43:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0539e4ea6089848f4d3de51b2ebfa9f31db1d2e91b84b30c8f2fec4562286b77Block Operator
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