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 6974857 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 55257003 epoch_slot_no: 220203 block_no: 6974680 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 54739 time: 2022-03-09 10:54:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6fcbcc5c7f1daadd979921d04fa837711074bc7eb2e4658abbecc19396d4d5Block Operator
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