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 6973385 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 55225106 epoch_slot_no: 188306 block_no: 6973208 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 39590 time: 2022-03-09 02:03:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa116f58127be78be4046457d500c99c8e63d2383c0c0f9526a6c1007e40be7a7Block Operator
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