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 6973811 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55234514 epoch_slot_no: 197714 block_no: 6973634 slot_leader_id: 6664499 size: 55365 time: 2022-03-09 04:40:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ba5dd3336595a1548bba0cd0a721f5992128b76fc4e8a87b0a28b0822433be2Block Operator
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