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 6971799 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 55191902 epoch_slot_no: 155102 block_no: 6971622 slot_leader_id: 6864063 size: 80591 time: 2022-03-08 16:49:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf8bb3ee9a50cd13c951c4dbb8f66cf16754c25c9d64b27c69328984afcc8ab8Block Operator
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