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 6978675 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 55336941 epoch_slot_no: 300141 block_no: 6978498 slot_leader_id: 5685741 size: 79092 time: 2022-03-10 09:07:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6422a5a8e9574075412847c050f82315147b51eef817ed13f7219361799f6468Block Operator
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