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 6980423 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 55373282 epoch_slot_no: 336482 block_no: 6980246 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 76478 time: 2022-03-10 19:12:53 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e940d31b2660f31c09d531ce272d74322e0f6fa9d6e034e466da0af144cc39cBlock Operator
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