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 6972730 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55210758 epoch_slot_no: 173958 block_no: 6972553 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 71595 time: 2022-03-08 22:04:09 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb797533ad263700dae227c0d48a6cd2dd7d14e04ae57db4164a16e130a937479Block Operator
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