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 6974680 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 55252816 epoch_slot_no: 216016 block_no: 6974503 slot_leader_id: 5279773 size: 6614 time: 2022-03-09 09:45:07 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e08defc7e14e511a4b80be094e673422b9a31bb4ad80166a7bdd02bd92c195aBlock Operator
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