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 6979920 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55362957 epoch_slot_no: 326157 block_no: 6979743 slot_leader_id: 5427477 size: 55224 time: 2022-03-10 16:20:48 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x140ea95038842caec55573d5e1be5cd9ea1727f4d7260d14012118b13600a0a1Block Operator
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