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 6976353 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55289048 epoch_slot_no: 252248 block_no: 6976176 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 80197 time: 2022-03-09 19:48:59 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26bf61ab1b01ab73b329b4081d399c749798649629a8e97e83773d3696c3d2faBlock Operator
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