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 6979068 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 55345344 epoch_slot_no: 308544 block_no: 6978891 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 35661 time: 2022-03-10 11:27:15 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb288b98201a6e94dc9631083ba85fa6578ced98a0d9e44d74683a2152f4e8dc7Block Operator
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