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 6973002 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55216992 epoch_slot_no: 180192 block_no: 6972825 slot_leader_id: 5256580 size: 48986 time: 2022-03-08 23:48:03 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c42ad15462ffe82efcf8263192b6b02673e92daf5c8d6517aa65491b7e4dc50Block Operator
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