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 6978309 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55329758 epoch_slot_no: 292958 block_no: 6978132 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 79784 time: 2022-03-10 07:07:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbfa267ccb83f16649c84577e2ee434a8534ac5f2dd3d19b6577774df310f114Block Operator
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