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 6974463 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55248660 epoch_slot_no: 211860 block_no: 6974286 slot_leader_id: 4564514 size: 68644 time: 2022-03-09 08:35:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e57e0ec00bf2d9459d36584dd5c34609e79f1fa3941b4b94ec95196e2b4ee0dBlock Operator
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