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 6972711 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55210460 epoch_slot_no: 173660 block_no: 6972534 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 74735 time: 2022-03-08 21:59:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9acd586dbe7c94a279c88b14ac689fe7d4a41da4e02c75d77f56ae21d163fdb2Block Operator
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