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 6980360 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 55372287 epoch_slot_no: 335487 block_no: 6980183 slot_leader_id: 6129995 size: 80148 time: 2022-03-10 18:56:18 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3d6c9270765eb973ae68b0e363b62d91af9741a9bdb185f9613521ded44eec1Block Operator
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