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 6973393 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55225183 epoch_slot_no: 188383 block_no: 6973216 slot_leader_id: 4598177 size: 54441 time: 2022-03-09 02:04:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eb6890818d1eb7ad76bd410df9e20f0a84527ace105dea986944f136ddca054Block Operator
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