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 6978326 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55330127 epoch_slot_no: 293327 block_no: 6978149 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 49777 time: 2022-03-10 07:13:38 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e3169bba1e1dc1ed3768a309954f3ae3b9ad9ab99bc55780afdc95f7f77d1b1Block Operator
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