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 6978848 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55341081 epoch_slot_no: 304281 block_no: 6978671 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 74659 time: 2022-03-10 10:16:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92dd2590b3cac5ccb8dd4af4842595f0566aafb4caac88b94ccbf4a5d9d77ab2Block Operator
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