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 6980123 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 55367209 epoch_slot_no: 330409 block_no: 6979946 slot_leader_id: 5391197 size: 77111 time: 2022-03-10 17:31:40 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc671fec1555c3fd3fb48616b987b557c4ef0969f306f14a2b9999ebf0a4c2368Block Operator
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