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 6974818 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55255834 epoch_slot_no: 219034 block_no: 6974641 slot_leader_id: 4555957 size: 40941 time: 2022-03-09 10:35:25 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8ad8c2e6b524356f487483f0147b039ac5c67a5e0a4ba5805700ae15956504fBlock Operator
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