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 6977985 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 55322858 epoch_slot_no: 286058 block_no: 6977808 slot_leader_id: 6889518 size: 74989 time: 2022-03-10 05:12:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a709d4567ada5e7aeccfb711539c4925f48dbb2d9f2c1919bb545bd1aa485bBlock Operator
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