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 6977774 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 55318348 epoch_slot_no: 281548 block_no: 6977597 slot_leader_id: 6542599 size: 18954 time: 2022-03-10 03:57:19 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ea147a29bc5a2df76a15b5d5742d8e00e95d20af4d80d3b9c03bb89dd81befbBlock Operator
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