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 6979742 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 55359179 epoch_slot_no: 322379 block_no: 6979565 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 71224 time: 2022-03-10 15:17:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c6f050f9fd0703f2ccbd44f324ffec0bd6b7d938c4b97a2f95bc96ea330d111Block Operator
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