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 6972691 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55210147 epoch_slot_no: 173347 block_no: 6972514 slot_leader_id: 5457724 size: 76969 time: 2022-03-08 21:53:58 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6d73dcaea4a4e177c3b1fa0ab3b21177ac5deedc32f136b4312319b1d1e1327Block Operator
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