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 6973247 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 55222139 epoch_slot_no: 185339 block_no: 6973070 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 76799 time: 2022-03-09 01:13:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c63e88b65677cbb4c4738d49cfb1c140438ca52cd5fe9a1b39f5c29c65157bbBlock Operator
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