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 6974265 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55244581 epoch_slot_no: 207781 block_no: 6974088 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 79260 time: 2022-03-09 07:27:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b435fa65ca4a10bf4516f21e67abc4e1f28b13ddbcbbc56812d54a7ee6d742dBlock Operator
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