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 6980621 Details
Epoch: 325 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 55377114 epoch_slot_no: 340314 block_no: 6980444 slot_leader_id: 4628586 size: 72895 time: 2022-03-10 20:16:45 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab975156feb2e3b60e3404b9ec0523bb4ebf5bb4f97d4cc1cfdfe85306151d2cBlock Operator
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