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 6977687 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55316621 epoch_slot_no: 279821 block_no: 6977510 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 80407 time: 2022-03-10 03:28:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e8de549716b835ca0f4084ec5772be384d6373433a7c291c3013b94a57da2aBlock Operator
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