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 6977699 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55316866 epoch_slot_no: 280066 block_no: 6977522 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 39726 time: 2022-03-10 03:32:37 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5255035d752fc63e18a7997fbf59bb05e57a02ebd24798df25f3784a2cdf1765Block Operator
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