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 6972959 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55216068 epoch_slot_no: 179268 block_no: 6972782 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 63057 time: 2022-03-08 23:32:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4fc473bea4c8c86b81a1f73db3acf64c5fa1a3bf9b883df86313b8ad752809cBlock Operator
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