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 6973703 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55232069 epoch_slot_no: 195269 block_no: 6973526 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 77360 time: 2022-03-09 03:59:20 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc5f8d6c2793f8bfe8d329115bd6fe28a7fe894eeee2bb19bd65e4481ef01e0aBlock Operator
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