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 6974447 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55248386 epoch_slot_no: 211586 block_no: 6974270 slot_leader_id: 5072359 size: 53945 time: 2022-03-09 08:31:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff5d4115ada84a0c489fe46d2c1f2dd06995f0803685a199ef6a9bef4d1d53b6Block Operator
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