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 6976189 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55285830 epoch_slot_no: 249030 block_no: 6976012 slot_leader_id: 6305068 size: 68161 time: 2022-03-09 18:55:21 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x247ea3735411a3e3a8617a502a6ff366eaa8c4a19ad1abfc264a46261b9c1a2cBlock Operator
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