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 6971788 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 55191610 epoch_slot_no: 154810 block_no: 6971611 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 23461 time: 2022-03-08 16:45:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b3a74c3cbb6b7cb177ad1d6aca76e3c8160801c00dfe0e735931b5a542db73bBlock Operator
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