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 6973149 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55219887 epoch_slot_no: 183087 block_no: 6972972 slot_leader_id: 5852780 size: 78210 time: 2022-03-09 00:36:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1b4846c6d147500a862948d23c5ff9d1ba6f265389df79a730f0247bc73e710Block Operator
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