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 6980337 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 55371835 epoch_slot_no: 335035 block_no: 6980160 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 75659 time: 2022-03-10 18:48:46 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd35b1a7fb4b559b22e912221cf489d637853901b7ee2e417f3e4261e2d9a5c4Block Operator
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