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 6976224 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 55286458 epoch_slot_no: 249658 block_no: 6976047 slot_leader_id: 4555645 size: 80692 time: 2022-03-09 19:05:49 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83059a1c6ade8d3f3118afa342dddfaf2d039eb84b70d55f01cb330de46445beBlock Operator
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