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 6973239 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55222011 epoch_slot_no: 185211 block_no: 6973062 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 70870 time: 2022-03-09 01:11:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x899b2990f79888b0ccb897be71e642a9ab173a9f0cd9b7efd3a87c314bd1314dBlock Operator
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