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 6976672 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55295492 epoch_slot_no: 258692 block_no: 6976495 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 57861 time: 2022-03-09 21:36:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c94981b78fbbc939987f890329c9b7e4b7660ce1773a0edc133bd91d4119597Block Operator
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