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 6978711 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 55337736 epoch_slot_no: 300936 block_no: 6978534 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 50893 time: 2022-03-10 09:20:27 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1981b323acf5f140e5dd5904e1317c8fcae13f3d45a0d51e67d3b6052b75171aBlock Operator
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