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 6976345 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55288896 epoch_slot_no: 252096 block_no: 6976168 slot_leader_id: 5937950 size: 77941 time: 2022-03-09 19:46:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612a35c495e9717eab05f3fc490b290d789cfacaeea54c0b279726322da87d8dBlock Operator
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