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 6979142 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55347015 epoch_slot_no: 310215 block_no: 6978965 slot_leader_id: 4577713 size: 63413 time: 2022-03-10 11:55:06 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdab3163844bf9a66ec91927974be14db1fb921fb930e36690f81f7d9b597aa10Block Operator
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