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 6976156 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55285185 epoch_slot_no: 248385 block_no: 6975979 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 80652 time: 2022-03-09 18:44:36 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20faf02d7dcdd6537d4e6076e4f0b93682ccfccb016cf5eaafd063f542108dd2Block Operator
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