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 6978881 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 55341641 epoch_slot_no: 304841 block_no: 6978704 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 74614 time: 2022-03-10 10:25:32 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc999a1936e6661c372be70a656d8b688df3b3622a1d9bdc42cd4956a99808dc1Block Operator
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