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 6980359 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 55372263 epoch_slot_no: 335463 block_no: 6980182 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 73959 time: 2022-03-10 18:55:54 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d8f58596819f093b2b6be3aee03fc46ceb33b8c5af1dac9b024b4901f06be73Block Operator
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