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 6974492 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55249204 epoch_slot_no: 212404 block_no: 6974315 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 74017 time: 2022-03-09 08:44:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x787e6dd7062849f189e1ef52e71a7b6692911452fa5a2fcdf1365cd72e2572f6Block Operator
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