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 6973165 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55220267 epoch_slot_no: 183467 block_no: 6972988 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 37844 time: 2022-03-09 00:42:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb663130b7ea74299238443115c70fc01c11c3a08daa893c1b5882691a919c1cbBlock Operator
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