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 6980318 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 55371361 epoch_slot_no: 334561 block_no: 6980141 slot_leader_id: 4609504 size: 63716 time: 2022-03-10 18:40:52 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f63a868ca6bc16ce355de35fd370868b94e069ed49f8b3cbd8b52960c75a350Block Operator
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