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 6974673 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55252685 epoch_slot_no: 215885 block_no: 6974496 slot_leader_id: 4561812 size: 42107 time: 2022-03-09 09:42:56 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0cf009f30085ad38ce23ff8cbb923d0d7f54b8f5865bfa194c8e74e5f50fd4Block Operator
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