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 6979792 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 55360086 epoch_slot_no: 323286 block_no: 6979615 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 79906 time: 2022-03-10 15:32:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd4458a858c7696c244777ce58d6d3f9aa0c15d496be4c16ec0ea05f11679e22Block Operator
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