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 6979024 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 55344543 epoch_slot_no: 307743 block_no: 6978847 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 74007 time: 2022-03-10 11:13:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7f50e69a249772f025ac06b4e6733dcec1cb11bf1a0ff2fd8b042d925a2eaeBlock Operator
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