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 6977804 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55319003 epoch_slot_no: 282203 block_no: 6977627 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 72616 time: 2022-03-10 04:08:14 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e709f834936aafc21f08f11bb9e80b7f23e871c9224a82e28b29495a9f0af9eBlock Operator
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