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 6978476 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 55332932 epoch_slot_no: 296132 block_no: 6978299 slot_leader_id: 6844793 size: 76595 time: 2022-03-10 08:00:23 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e0a0c326525a73da8b119b60799688484a890ad66c373aabe06d80cdaeb3c3fBlock Operator
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