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 6977806 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55319037 epoch_slot_no: 282237 block_no: 6977629 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 45671 time: 2022-03-10 04:08:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9678b4a1260461497f1090da4011faeb3cb14a9c71aaad1a8230fc3e8a809674Block Operator
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