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 6974519 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55249676 epoch_slot_no: 212876 block_no: 6974342 slot_leader_id: 4867807 size: 70327 time: 2022-03-09 08:52:47 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf860bd07bfb382a8843ce075cf560a8f2f9620c50f21b1a73326f391f1f4b9d2Block Operator
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