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 6973110 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 55219223 epoch_slot_no: 182423 block_no: 6972933 slot_leader_id: 5450492 size: 80478 time: 2022-03-09 00:25:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51525a5c18f40d946607967bc2fc0ac52a1e5033ba5e92310a1bee523263f781Block Operator
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