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 6978843 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55340902 epoch_slot_no: 304102 block_no: 6978666 slot_leader_id: 4567284 size: 76725 time: 2022-03-10 10:13:13 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca2f3e4908562495b03e6b004bdc5fb8c07cfbca4394a59e61c1040e4ce752bBlock Operator
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