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 6972857 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55213682 epoch_slot_no: 176882 block_no: 6972680 slot_leader_id: 6784864 size: 78718 time: 2022-03-08 22:52:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e81719a75b9b6275d705e21d7e756c6b8cd0a127b1d5d55338c4caaa94b055cBlock Operator
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