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 6972170 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55199641 epoch_slot_no: 162841 block_no: 6971993 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 39977 time: 2022-03-08 18:58:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1158fc2fd3ff0a6d4c293d5fd2c51fe9e0f454ef948630c79f6e3caf9dc9627aBlock Operator
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