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 6972036 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 157 slot_no: 55196555 epoch_slot_no: 159755 block_no: 6971859 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 79818 time: 2022-03-08 18:07:26 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x494ccb6d8ce6f8449515ba721980295ba1d9201a036d746a5407e19821cb4b6cBlock Operator
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