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 6980312 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55371261 epoch_slot_no: 334461 block_no: 6980135 slot_leader_id: 6271615 size: 52164 time: 2022-03-10 18:39:12 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf14011a943135cb6e1ec0582795779007ce528ec84fd21091725c57e2d50b7bBlock Operator
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