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 6978706 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55337616 epoch_slot_no: 300816 block_no: 6978529 slot_leader_id: 6795584 size: 63005 time: 2022-03-10 09:18:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f427d15c1b3cd7cf90472ce0782324851ec8f9d08e2fefda8e32f569b5f0a20Block Operator
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