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 6972994 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55216863 epoch_slot_no: 180063 block_no: 6972817 slot_leader_id: 5386657 size: 80080 time: 2022-03-08 23:45:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x273c6d891e8911df66911863206e342559ad1b5baa3d6e1f49e03e59abf726aaBlock Operator
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