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 6974671 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55252663 epoch_slot_no: 215863 block_no: 6974494 slot_leader_id: 6966515 size: 44915 time: 2022-03-09 09:42:34 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x864c10e8c1c8c6025d9052d8fdf8b28ff29e33cf3882edb25560c8dd869523b5Block Operator
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