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 6973018 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55217376 epoch_slot_no: 180576 block_no: 6972841 slot_leader_id: 6865962 size: 63932 time: 2022-03-08 23:54:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e0d938e9609ce253cb45b8cd9762b418b6a93346ba75ef4495d2b1913c9e07Block Operator
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