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 6978256 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55328687 epoch_slot_no: 291887 block_no: 6978079 slot_leader_id: 4875135 size: 47801 time: 2022-03-10 06:49:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6de9e16b440bd87719c67da7dac150563dc39e51263c43a512d452ff7258aa9Block Operator
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