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 6976597 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 55293889 epoch_slot_no: 257089 block_no: 6976420 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 78871 time: 2022-03-09 21:09:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1e416e81f32e2eeb52486d1e38113884a31ac950f7f27decc5a59fbe9db3ff8Block Operator
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