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 6973604 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55229950 epoch_slot_no: 193150 block_no: 6973427 slot_leader_id: 5770141 size: 75441 time: 2022-03-09 03:24:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e37093058f9ef39f833020de872b4543d58cceaf184287da1248dacbcef8dcaBlock Operator
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