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 6977645 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 55315787 epoch_slot_no: 278987 block_no: 6977468 slot_leader_id: 5665391 size: 75460 time: 2022-03-10 03:14:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc461f88e0b3d7e23508c76df81d5df6999046c5e1233d3a375e7e9dba559d94Block Operator
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