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 6976733 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55296683 epoch_slot_no: 259883 block_no: 6976556 slot_leader_id: 6788653 size: 55069 time: 2022-03-09 21:56:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28d95940b1a9589afb1edcdc1e9b6cdc47e13e4c1993ba8af26ffb2265f20fb6Block Operator
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