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 6974297 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 55245017 epoch_slot_no: 208217 block_no: 6974120 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 18305 time: 2022-03-09 07:35:08 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd29e6b5c7382da18c8fa6cf87df0b91b2d14d551e5071f14d7aeb353c3e35341Block Operator
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