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 6977842 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55319830 epoch_slot_no: 283030 block_no: 6977665 slot_leader_id: 4985470 size: 68159 time: 2022-03-10 04:22:01 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe581d0db9cad7744f81f86602df5d13851486bbb2fe3e2b2a46a70c57a2894a4Block Operator
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