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 6978380 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 55330984 epoch_slot_no: 294184 block_no: 6978203 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 38355 time: 2022-03-10 07:27:55 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412f9952c262afed95f6623ac7dc721c78e1308d5724020241f970af85dc2777Block Operator
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