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 6973793 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 55234007 epoch_slot_no: 197207 block_no: 6973616 slot_leader_id: 5609069 size: 80445 time: 2022-03-09 04:31:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabade1519d5db0bc38457aaa9930f8fae9471e7d7d4d2c69557d70160593f196Block Operator
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