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 6980356 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 55372226 epoch_slot_no: 335426 block_no: 6980179 slot_leader_id: 6403578 size: 77016 time: 2022-03-10 18:55:17 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13574c3ae1be410a59576a090ced2b7901849430ff5c6c967f3846db4086bfbcBlock Operator
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