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 6974642 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55252028 epoch_slot_no: 215228 block_no: 6974465 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 61173 time: 2022-03-09 09:31:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab803c865b7d88921cd1461023a96c6538367a303a755c9dae1c1d7e4df55e1Block Operator
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