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 6972891 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 55214421 epoch_slot_no: 177621 block_no: 6972714 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 78987 time: 2022-03-08 23:05:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f3f8115120e07d6443cafcdff5908aa0e2b143650a85e358a69be36bf8e3d30Block Operator
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