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 6978544 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55334438 epoch_slot_no: 297638 block_no: 6978367 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 69009 time: 2022-03-10 08:25:29 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8de8d8eef49b1067ea2907f6bfb53ab4e9abfa1c0c4dd1b0a7a8701d47878e02Block Operator
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