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 6972930 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55215278 epoch_slot_no: 178478 block_no: 6972753 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 65290 time: 2022-03-08 23:19:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcf4062fa7b8761a6604c6daa1929a7c9d9b1a30e79cf2d3b7005b0b49b449eaBlock Operator
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